Killer cop, ASP Drambi Vandi
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos State High Court is set to begin the trial of ASP Drambi Vandi, a policeman who allegedly killed a Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs Bolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day.
The trial begins on Monday, January 16, 2023.
Vandi, attached to Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah, Lagos State, allegedly shot Mrs Raheem dead while she was returning from a church service with her family members.
The incident, which has generated widespread condemnation across the country, occurred at Ajah.
A statement signed by Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), said the trial would be before Justice I.O. Harrison in a court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square.
“The trial of ASP Vandi who allegedly killed Raheem on Dec. 25, 2022, along Ajah Expressway will commence before Justice I.O. Harrison at a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS),” he said.
Recall that Vandi appeared before Chief Magistrate C.A. Adedayo on December 30, 2022.
The previous day, the Police Service Commission had approved his suspension over the alleged killing.
The magistrate ordered that he should be kept at the Ikoyi custodial facility pending the advice of the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Vandi will be tried under Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The state government and the National Bar Association (NBA) have vowed to ensure justice for the family of the deceased.
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