IGP recommends suspension of ASP Drambi Vandi over killing of Omobolanle Raheem

Thu, Dec 29, 2022
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Security

…assures of enabling environment for justice

USMAN Alkali Baba, inspector-general of police, IGP,  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  Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer, 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, according to a statement signed by  CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, and made available to Realnews. 

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.

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