The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police Drambi Vandi, who shot and killed Omobolanle Raheem.
The officer who is attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command will be suspended pending investigation, the IGP noting that the procedure is in line with disciplinary processes of the police force.
ASP Drambi Vandi is accused of killing Lagos based lawyer Omobolanle Raheem on Christmas day.
In a statement signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi the Force Pro, 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.
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.
