By Enyichukwu Enemanna
Following the recommendation of the Inspector General Usman Alkali Baba on Wednesday seeking the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Drambi Vandi over the killing of lawyer, Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day in Lagos, the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday approved the request.
The PSC in a letter to the IGP, signed by its acting Chairman Justice Clara Ogunbiyi, said the commission has “carefully examined the facts of the case, observations and recommendation concerning allegations against the officer and approved the suspension of the officer from duty with immediate effect.”
The letter titled “Re-Request of Suspension from Duty: AP/ NO 134901 ASP DRAMBI Vandi ” with reference No. AP 134901/fs/FHQ/ABJ/9 was dated December 28.
“The Commission also directed that the final investigation into the matter is concluded to enable the Commission take further necessary action,” a statement signed by the PSC’s spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani noted.
Vandi had fired at Raheem’s vehicle after flagging them down along the Ajah under-bridge area of Lagos State, which led to her death on Christmas day.
The commission had earlier condemned the “unprovoked killing of the lawyer” while demanding a thorough investigation into the matter.
The Commission also called for proper training of police personnel on weapon management.
