Photo: The late Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, allegedly killed by police.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Drambi Vandi, over the alleged murder of Lagos female lawyer, Mrs Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day.
This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters.
Vandi is said to be the officer attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command, and allegedly responsible for the shooting and killing of Raheem.
The IGP noted that while waiting for the detailed report on the incident. the recommendation for the suspension of the officer was in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force.
He further said the suspension was also expected to create an enabling environment for necessary legal procedures to uphold justice in the case without interference.
According to him, the suspension is without prejudice to the constitutional presumption of innocence in favour of the officer.
The IGP reiterated the commitment of the Force to the Rule of Law and assured the public of his administration’s commitment to ensuring that justice was not just done but seen to have been manifestly done in the matter.
Baba appealed to the public to be calm, while assuring that all hands were on deck to ensure justice prevailed, adding that measures have been put in place to prevent future occurrences.
Periscope International was told by family sources that Mrs Raheem was killed with her first pregnancy after waiting for 7 years since her marriage.
