Published 28th Dec, 2022

By Abimbola Abatta

Drambi Vandi, the Assistant Superintendent of Police said to have killed Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer, on December 25, faces suspension from the force.

Usman Alkali Baba, Inspector-General of Police, recommended the immediate suspension of Vandi, according to a statement signed by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesman, on Wednesday.

The IGP said the call for Vandi’s suspension was in agreement with the internal disciplinary processes of the Nigerian police.

Based on the testimonies of Hareem’s relatives, FIJ had reported how Vandi shot and killed the 41-year-old lawyer on her way back from church with her family on Christmas Day.

FULL STATEMENT:

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.

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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