…Assures of Enabling Environment for Justice
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, the officer who allegedly shot and killed Lagos Lawyer, Barrister Omobolanle Raheem.
Officer Vandi is attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command.
According to a press statement made available to Alltimepost.com today by Force Headquarters, Abuja Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspension will be in force while waiting for detailed report on the incident.
The IGP noted in the statement 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.
Meanwhile, 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 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.
