Amidst Delayed Trial, Family of Slain BRT Passenger Bamise Ayanwola Seeks Justice

Mary Nnah

The family of Bamise Ayanwola, a young woman allegedly murdered by a Lagos State Transit bus driver on February 26, 2022, is crying out for justice.
Despite assurances from the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the case has stalled in court, leaving the family in anguish.

In a heartfelt letter of appeal to the African Television Foundation for Justice, Bamise’s sister, Elizabeth Ayanwola, has called on the foundation to help amplify their demand for justice. The letter, dated June 6, 2024, paints a picture of a family still grieving and seeking answers.
According to Elizabeth, “We are writing to appeal to your foundation to help us seek justice for our beloved sister, Bamise Ayanwola, who was brutally murdered by a Lagos State Transit bus driver over two years ago.

“Despite assurances from the governor, the case has stalled in court and we are yet to get justice. We believe that your foundation can help us amplify our demand for justice and ensure that those responsible for our sister’s death are held accountable.”
The African Television Foundation for Justice, led by its CEO Larry Omodia has taken up the case, vowing to pursue justice for the Ayanwola family.
Omodia promised that, “We will not rest until justice is served. We will work tirelessly to ensure that those responsible for Bamise’s death are held accountable and that the family gets the closure they deserve.”

The family is seeking answers to several questions, including the mission of the SUV car accompanying the bus; why the driver picked up passengers after hours of closing, and the whereabouts of the CCTV footage from the bus.
They are also demanding the release of the toxicology report pending for over two years.
According to the family, the bus driver, Andrew Ogbangbon, was arrested and charged in court. But the case has stalled due to alleged complicity by the Lagos State Government.

The family claims that the government has failed to provide the necessary evidence to prosecute the case, leading to the delay in justice.
With the bus involved in the crime still operational, the family’s patience is wearing thin. They are counting on the African Television Foundation for Justice to help them get the closure they deserve.
“We want justice for our sister, and we want it now,” Ayanwola said, adding, “We believe that the foundation can help us get the justice we deserve, and we are counting on them to amplify our demand for justice.”

The African Television Foundation for Justice has promised to leave no stone unturned in its pursuit of justice for the Ayanwola family.
The foundation has vowed to work with the family to gather evidence, mobilize public support, and ensure that those responsible for Bamise’s death are held accountable.
As the family continues to grieve and seek justice, the African Television Foundation for Justice remains committed to helping them get the closure they deserve.
The foundation’s involvement in the case has given the family a new sense of hope, and they are optimistic that justice will be served soon.