ASP Drambi Vandi Who Killed Lagos Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem To Just Face Suspension?

 The killing of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer, wife and mother on Christmas day by a trigger happy policeman attached to the Ajah Police Divisional Headquarters, Lagos has continued to generate condemnation from Nigerians.

President Buhari, Governor Sanwo-Olu and other leaders hs not only condemned the brutality, they have called for sanctions against the erring police officer, ASP Drambi Vandi.

The Inspector General of Police through the Force PRO in a statement December 28, 2022, in line with the internal disciplinary pprocesses of the Police Force, recommended the immediate suspension of officer Vandi pending the detailed report of the incident.

Read the statement below:

"PRESS RELEASE

IGP RECOMMENDS SUSPENSION OF ASP DRAMBI VANDI

• Assures of Enabling Environment for Justice

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police Drambi Vandi, the officer attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command, responsible for the shooting and killing of Barrister Omobolanle Raheem while waiting for the detailed report on the incident. The IGP noted that the recommendation for the suspension of the officer is in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force.

The IGP further noted that the suspension is also expected to create an enabling environment for necessary legal procedures to uphold justice in the case without interference. The suspension is without prejudice to the constitutional presumption of innocence in favour of the officer.

Meanwhile, the IGP has reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to the Rule of Law and assured the public of his administration’s commitment to ensuring that justice is not just done but seen to have been manifestly done in the matter. He therefore appeals to the public to be calm as all hands are on deck to ensure justice prevails while measures have been put in place to prevent future occurrences.

CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra,

Force Public Relations Officer,

Force Headquarters,

Abuja.

28th December, 2022"