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.
By Uzor Odigbo
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Drambi Vandi, who killed a Lagos lawyer on Christmas day.
Recall that the officer attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command was responsible for the shooting and killing of Barrister Omobolanle Raheem.
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.
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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 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
