Barrister Femi Falana, a leading human rights advocate, has agreed to represent the family of late Moses Adegoke as they seek to prosecute his assailant.
The family stated in a letter dated February 3, 2022, and signed by Moses Adegoke, the deceased’s father, Olugbade Adegoke, the deceased’s brother, and Bolatito Victoria Adegoke, the deceased’s wife, that they have complete faith in Falana’s knowledge and professionalism.
According to the letter, the family said they are hiring Falana due to their confidence in his expertise and professionalism with the hope of getting justice.
It reads, “We the family of Moses Adegoke have decided to appoint you as our family lawyer, demand for our late son Adegoke, Timothy Oluwadamilare who was murdered at Hilton Honour Hotel and Resorts, Ile Ife.
“We have full confidence in your expertise and professionalism and hope to get justice on the case. Thank you for your great concern and sympathy.”
Meanwhile, Femi Falana, SAN, has directed that the N17m raised to pursue Timothy Adegoke’s case in court be given to his family because he would be offering his legal service to the family probono – without charge.
Falana & Falana Chambers, in a statement sent to SaharaReporters, accepted the family’s invitation, saying, “We have accepted the instructions of the bereaved Adegoke Family.
“We shall handle the case pro bono publico and ensure that justice is done.”
Recall that Timothy Oludare Adegoke, an MBA student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) had lodged at the hotel when he came to take his examination in OAU late last year before he was allegedly murdered by the owner and staff members of the facility.
The Police has since arrested the Chairman of the hotel, Dr. Rahmon Adedoyin and six others and has also charged them to court.
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