Hundeyin said the suspect, Drambi Vandi, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
By Emma Ogbuehi
The Lagos State Police Command has finally revealed the name and face of the officer who allegedly fatally shot Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, a Lagos-based lawyer.
Raheem, a mother of one, was shot dead at Ajah on Christmas day.
The lawyer was said to be four-month pregnant with twins.
The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed the alleged killer cop’s identity on his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday.
The alleged culprit’s name is Drambi Vandi, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
Hundeyin had said the suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
He also promised that the investigation into the death of the lawyer will be “swift.”
He tweeted: “The investigation report was earlier today forwarded to the Force Headquarters, Abuja for further necessary action.
“He is ASP Drambi Vandi. He is currently at the SCID and investigation will be swift.”
TheNiche had earlier reported that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, had recommended the suspension of Vandi.
In a statement made available to TheNiche by the Force Public Relations Office, Muyiwa Adejobi, the Police boss who ordered immediate suspension of the officer, however, sought detailed report on the incident.
According to the IGP, 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 was 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 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 appealed 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
