Christmas Day Shooting Of Lawyer:  IGP Orders Suspension Of Police Officer

By Ayodele Oni

Bowing to public outcry and in line with service order, the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the immediate suspension of an officer that killed a female Lawyer in Lagos on Christmas day.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Drambi Vandi, the officer attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command, was responsible for the shooting and killing of Barrister Omobolanle Raheem.

The IGP order is contained in a statement issued by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer in Abuja on Wednesday.

“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.”