Nigeria’s Police IG recommends suspension of ASP Drambi Vandi over killing of lawyer
*Assures of enabling environment for justice
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
The Inspector General of Police in Nigeria, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Drambi Vandi, attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command responsible for the shooting and killing of Barrister Omobolanle Raheem on Christian day while in a car along with her family.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, who made this known in a statement he sent to The DEFENDER on Wednesday, said the suspension was being recommended by the police chief while waiting for the detailed report on the incident.
He said the IGP noted that the recommended suspension was in line with internal disciplinary processes off the Force.
The IGP, according to Adejobi, 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.
“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.”
