Drambi Vandi, the suspended assistant superintendent of
police, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Raheem Bolanle, a female lawyer.
Vandi was arraigned on a one-count charge of murder before
the Lagos state high court, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) annex on Monday.
After the charge sheet was read, Vandi pleaded not guilty to
the murder charge.
On December 25, Raheem was allegedly shot dead by Vandi at
the Ajah axis of Lagos.
The deceased was returning home from a Christmas outing with
her family when the shooting incident occurred.
The Christmas Day killing sparked widespread criticism from
various sections of the country as well as the political elite.
Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), later
recommended Vandi for suspension.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) granted approval for the
suspension on December 29.
On December 30, the Lagos state government filed a one-count
charge of unlawful killing against Vandi.
Subsequently, the suspended police officer was remanded at
the Ikoyi correctional centre.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed
reservations about the way the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is handling the case.
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