Center alerts on alleged abscondment of Lagos doctor Femi Olaleye

• Lagos-based medical doctor, Femi Olaleye, has allegedly fled to the United Kingdom after the Lagos State government appealed his acquittal on charges of sexual violence
• Gbenga Soloki, Executive Director of the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence, raised this alarm in a statement released to the press on Friday
• Soloki alleged that Olaleye’s lawyer, Mr. Kemi Pinheiro, has withdrawn from his case and has refused to accept documents related to the Supreme Court appeal

Popular Lagos Doctor Femi Olaleye has reportedly fled to UK, center alleged.
Photo credit: Dr Olufemi OlaleyeSource: FacebookIn another twist, the medical doctor has launched a media campaign against his estranged wife, Mrs. Aderemi Olaleye, the Judiciary, and the Police, accusing them of bias in the matter, Soloki stated.Court overturns life sentence of OlaleyeLagos govt drags Doctor Olaleye to Supreme CourtDr. Olaleye allegedly fled to the UK after Court of Appeal acquits him of sexual assault.
Photo credit: Dr Olufemi OlaleyeSource: FacebookMr. Pinheiro wrote to the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution, notifying them that he is no longer Dr. Olaleyes legal representative and will not be defending him at the Supreme Court, Soloki said.UNN suspends lecturer harassing student

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