BY BENEDICT NWACHUKWU, ABUJA
The Police Service Commission has approved the suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, AP/no 134901, who allegedly shot and killed a female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, on Christmas day in the Aja area of Lagos State with immediate effect.
The Commission also directed that the final investigation into the matter be concluded to enable the Commission to take further necessary action.
A statement from its Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, states that the Commission in a letter to the Inspector General of Police signed by the Acting Chairman, Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, JSC (rtd), indicated that the Commission has carefully examined the facts of the case, observations and recommendation with respect to allegations against the officer and granted approval for the suspension of the officer from duty with immediate effect.
The letter titled “Re-Request of Suspension from Duty: AP/ NO 134901 ASP DRAMBI Vandi ” with reference No. AP 134901/fs/FHQ/ABJ/9 was dated 28th December 2022.
The commission had earlier condemned the unprovoked killing of the lawyer and had demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. The Commission also called for proper training of Police personnel on weapon management.
Recall that the late lawyer, Bolanle Raheem was allegedly killed by the said police officer on December 25 in Lagos.
