IGP Orders Investigation Into Killing Of A Lawyer By A Policeman

Following the mur-der of a female lawyer, Omobolanle Raheem by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, the Inspector General of Police Usman Baba has ordered a speedy investigation into the matter.

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ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER had reported that Raheem was shot dead on Christmas day when she and her family were driving through the Ajah bridge in Lagos state after a church service. READ HERE

The IGP in a statement released on Monday by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, condemned the killing while commiserating with the deceased's family.

The statement read;

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has condemned the shooting and killing of Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was allegedly shot and killed by a Policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos State.

The IGP, who described the incident as unfortunate and sad, has ordered speedy investigation and prosecution of the officers responsible for the ugly and unprofessional act, which doesn't portray the Nigeria Police Standard Operating Procedure and core values.

In the same vein, the IGP commiserates with the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased as he prays for the repose of her soul. He further assures the general public of justice in the case while he warns officers and men of the Force to be professional and people-oriented in the discharge of their duties and operate within the ambit of the law, as the Force's leadership will not condone any inappropriate or unprofessional acts.