Usman Baba, Inspector General of Police (IGP), has ordered the suspension of Drambi Vandi, the trigger-happy Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) who shot and killed 41-year-old Lagos lawyer Bolanle Raheem.
Ikeja Bird recalls that Bolanle was shot dead on Christmas day, Sunday, December 25, by the officer at Ajah, Lagos state.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Lagos police command have since expressed their condolences to the family of the bereaved, describing the tragic incident as sad and unfortunate.
In a bid to ensure justice, IGP on Wednesday, December 28, recommended the suspension of the officer from the police force.
In a statement by the force’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Prince Muyiwa Adejobi, Vandi was suspended “in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the force.”
“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 statement read.
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