Officer who killed Bolanle Raheem still in custody – Police
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the trigger-happy cop (Drambi Vandi) who killed Mrs Bolanle Raheem is still being held in detention, despite the fact that investigations into the case are stepping up.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command spokesman who shared a photo of the officer, revealed this in a short Twitter post, saying that investigations have revealed that the other two officers who were with Drambi had no involvement in the shooting incident.
“They have, therefore, been released,” Hundeyin tweeted.
He further stated that a report on the investigations so far, has been forwarded to the Force Headquarters, Abuja for further necessary action.
SP Hundeyin, however, noted that claims suggesting that the officer responsible for the shooting has been released is totally false.
The latest update regarding the killing of the Lagos-based Lawyer, comes a few hours after the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, recommended the suspension of Drambi Vandi.
The IGP, in a statement by the Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, noted that the suspension of the trigger-happy Assistant Superintendent of Police, is 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.
“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.”
Mrs Raheem was shot dead on Christmas Day by Vandi who was attached to Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.
The cop and his team were said to have tried to stop Mrs Raheem and her family members as they drove back home from a church service.
She was shot when the car she was in tried to make a U-turn under the Ajah Bridge. The victim was rushed to a hospital but was confirmed dead upon arrival.