The recommendation for the suspension of the officer was in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force.
The Nigerian Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police Drambi Vandi, from the force.
The recommendation stated that the officer attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command, allegedly responsible for the shooting and killing of a female lawyer, Omobolanle Raheem, should be suspended while waiting for the detailed report on the incident.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Wednesday, assuring that justice will be served in the matter.
The IGP, in a statement dated December 28, 2022, noted that the recommendation for the suspension of the officer was in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force.
"The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police Drambi Vandi, the officer attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command, responsible for the shooting and killing of Barrister Omobolanle Raheem while waiting for the detailed report on the incident.
"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.
“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.”
Meanwhile, Baba appeals to the public to be calm, noting that all hands are on deck to ensure justice prevails while measures have been put in place to prevent future occurrences.