The Police Service Commission has approved the suspension of the trigger-happy Officer, ASP Drambi Vandi, AP/no 134901, who killed pregnant lawyer, Omobolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day.
In a statement signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, on Thursday, the Police Service Commission granted approval for the suspension of the officer from duty with immediate effect.
The commission directed that the final investigation into the matter should be concluded to enable the Commission to take further necessary action.
The statement reads; “The Commission in a letter to the Inspector General of Police signed by the acting Chairman Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi JSC rtd CFR stated that the Commission has carefully examined the facts of the case, observations and recommendation with respect to allegations against the officer and granted approval for 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 28th December 2022.”
“The commission had earlier condemned the unprovoked killing of the lawyer and had demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.
The Commission also called from proper training of Police personnel on weapon management,” the statement added.
