Relatives, friends and teachers of Sarah Ibikunke, the 15-year-old basic three pupil, who was shot dead by a gang of robbers in the Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, gathered on Monday to give her their last respect.

Sympathisers spoke glowingly about the teenager, who had longed to become a lawyer, as she was laid to rest at the Ikoyi Cemetery.

The bandits, said to be in military uniforms, had on March 12 laid siege to a branch of First Monument Bank Limited on Admiralty Way, firing guns indiscriminately.

In the process, three cops among a police team escorting a bus belonging to an oil company were killed, while Sarah, who was hawking fish around the area, was hit by stray bullets.

PUNCH Metro had also reported that the management of a mortuary in Yaba, where the girl’s corpse was deposited, requested a sum of N100,000 for the embalm and burial arrangements of the victim.

However, the management rescinded its decision on Monday and released the remains for burial at the cemetery without collecting any fee.

It was also gathered that a pastor, who did not want his name in print, had earlier donated N100,000 to the deceased’s family.

Sarah’s class teacher in Itedo Primary School, Mr. Adebayo Moses, described her as a brilliant and well-behaved pupil.

He said, “She was quite brilliant; not troublesome, accommodating and friendly. Her death is very painful.”

The matron of the school, Mrs. Dorcas Ogundare, said Sarah’s character attracted love to her from all staff members.

“The last day she was in school, she came a bit late and I joked with her that she would wash toilets. She just smiled and I told her to rush to the class. She was a child to all of us and had a bright future,” she said.

The victim’s schoolmate, Inidara Friday, said he was astonished by her attitude in school on Wednesday, a day before the incident.

He said, “She was gentle. She did not play around like other pupils. But that day, she played a lot with her friends. I was surprised to see her in such mood; may her soul rest in peace.”

Sarah’s aunt Mrs. Omolafe, appreciated those who stood by the family while they grieved the loss of their loved one.

She said, “The following day it was published that we needed N100,000 to collect Sarah’s corpse, a pastor came and gave us the money. I also thank people who have been coming to sympathise with us. This kind of incident shall not be your portion.”




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May she find enternal rest in the bossom of the lord. May the life of those she left behind find comfor in the lord.

R.I.P

may ur soul find rest.

So sad ....no speeches, no representation by the politicians or well meaning Nigerians. She wasn't even mentioned on the so cherished Linda Ikeji blog, no mention in the ever buzzing Social Media, no trending hashtags ....layed alone in a wooden coffin knocked together in haste and buried not in a vault or wall-tiled grave ...therein lies Sarah Ibikunle - victim of a society ridden over the years by poor governance, greed and deception.

You may be unknown, dead and gone BUT you remain know to our Lord and Savior and Creator under whose bossom you will continue to live long ...longer than those who led to your short sourjourn on Earth. May God bless your soul and comfort your family. Amen.

Though your true story may never be told or heard ...it will inspire billions years to come! Rest on Sarah Ibikunke

Rest in peace

May the creator give you rest which greedy Nigerians couldn't give......
Though hand join hand, those who killed you will not go unpunished. Their punishment won't come from Nigeria cos it's a lawless country but God Himself will punish them.

A pity...

if not for the clueless one who was perambulating Lagos that week


I dont know mayb it's only me that is noticing this.. anywhere this devil goes.. there must be bloodshed in that area..





he went to Ekiti.. and there was mass murder due to armed robbery in Ondo state.. The same in Lagos..


I'm suspecting this devil..








oga jonothing God is greater than you

R. I. P to the dead

RIP

A responsible govt should have taken it upon themselves to give her a decent burial not friends and relative alone. This is a girl who died cos of ineptitude of the so-called govt. Life is cheaper than a dollar in this country.
Instead the 'govt' is busy with politics.
Until the true meaning of 'govt of the people, by the people and for the people' is being practised in this country we'd keep going round in circles.
Let the elections come and go jare

RIP

R.I.P

Rest in peace dear

bigtt76:
So sad ....no speeches, no representation by the politicians or well meaning Nigerians. She wasn't even mentioned on the so cherished Linda Ikeji blog, no mention in the ever buzzing Social Media, no trending hashtags ....layed alone in a wooden coffin knocked together in haste and buried not in a vault or wall-tiled grave ...therein lies Sarah Ibikunle - victim of a society ridden over the years by poor governance, greed and deception.

You may be unknown, dead and gone BUT you remain know to our Lord and Savior and Creator under whose bossom you will continue to live long ...longer than those who led to your short sourjourn on Earth. May God bless your soul and comfort your family. Amen.

Though your true story may never be told or heard ...it will inspire billions years to come! Rest on Sarah Ibikunke

A fitting and nice epitaph

May she rest in peace. May your killer live a miserable life.

Great sympathy to the family

R I P

bigv:
K

Somebody died and in your speech all you can say is K?


Like seriously?

The death of innocent people in this country alone is enough reason why God must deal with all the people who had the power to change it and make it better but did not.

She wanted to become a lawyer.

How sad.

Rip

Sun re o

The way things are happening eh...

And if dey should carried out jungle justice on dem some ppl will b saying trash... R.I.P Sarah

RIP Sarah RIP .....

Sobs

bigtt76:
So sad ....no speeches, no representation by the politicians or well meaning Nigerians. She wasn't even mentioned on the so cherished Linda Ikeji blog, no mention in the ever buzzing Social Media, no trending hashtags ....layed alone in a wooden coffin knocked together in haste and buried not in a vault or wall-tiled grave ...therein lies Sarah Ibikunle - victim of a society ridden over the years by poor governance, greed and deception.

You may be unknown, dead and gone BUT you remain know to our Lord and Savior and Creator under whose bossom you will continue to live long ...longer than those who led to your short sourjourn on Earth. May God bless your soul and comfort your family. Amen.

Though your true story may never be told or heard ...it will inspire billions years to come! Rest on Sarah Ibikunke

Nice but must everything has a political overtone

R.I.P........ Earth home of struggle...

bigtt76:
So sad ....no speeches, no representation by the politicians or well meaning Nigerians. She wasn't even mentioned on the so cherished Linda Ikeji blog, no mention in the ever buzzing Social Media, no trending hashtags ....layed alone in a wooden coffin knocked together in haste and buried not in a vault or wall-tiled grave ...therein lies Sarah Ibikunle - victim of a society ridden over the years by poor governance, greed and deception.

You may be unknown, dead and gone BUT you remain know to our Lord and Savior and Creator under whose bossom you will continue to live long ...longer than those who led to your short sourjourn on Earth. May God bless your soul and comfort your family. Amen.

Though your true story may never be told or heard ...it will inspire billions years to come! Rest on Sarah Ibikunke

I'm touched. May her soul Rip. U must be a writer. Ryt?

rest in peace sarah