Falana demands probe into killing of activist Abiodun Aremu by hit-and-run driver

ABEOKUTA — Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, calling for a full-scale probe into the decease of Comrade Abiodun Aremu, who was killed by a hit-and-run operator successful Ota, Ogun State.

In the petition dated October 15, 2025, and addressed to the Commissioner of Police astatine Elewe Eran, Abeokuta, Falana described Aremu’s decease arsenic a tragic and unacceptable loss, urging the constabulary to guarantee that the perpetrator is brought to justice.

Comrade Aremu, who until his decease was the Secretary of the Joint Action Front (JAF) — a conjugation of pro-labour and civilian nine groups — was reportedly deed by a speeding conveyance adjacent his residence successful Ota connected Sunday, October 12.

According to the petition, the operator fled the country instantly aft the incident, leaving the unfortunate critically injured. Aremu was said to person been rushed to a adjacent infirmary by bully Samaritans but was aboriginal confirmed dormant contempt aesculapian efforts to prevention his life.

Falana, successful his letter, urged the constabulary to identify, arrest, and prosecute the operator liable for the fatal crash, describing the enactment arsenic reckless, negligent, and punishable nether the law.

“We are compelled to petition you to usage your bully offices to origin an probe into the tragic decease of Comrade Aremu with a presumption to sportfishing retired the operator and prosecuting him for overspeeding, negligence, and manslaughter,” the missive stated.

The Senior Advocate pledged his instrumentality firm’s collaboration with the Ogun State Police Command to guarantee a thorough and transparent probe into the matter.

He besides emphasized the request for punctual action, stressing that justness indispensable beryllium served not lone for Aremu’s household and associates but besides arsenic a deterrent against reckless driving and impunity connected Nigerian roads.

Falana concluded by expressing assurance that the Ogun State Police Command would respond swiftly to the petition and guarantee accountability successful enactment with the regularisation of law.

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