Police commission approves suspension of cop Vandi

The Police Service Commission has approved the immediate suspension of ASP Drambi Vandi, AP/no 134901, the officer who allegedly shot and killed a female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day in the Ajah area of Lagos State.

The PSC’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, revealed this on Thursday in a statement obtained by our correspondent.

The PUNCH reports that this follows the Wednesday recommendation by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, for the suspension of the suspected killer cop.

The commission also directed that the final investigation into the matter be concluded to enable the PSC take further necessary action.

Ani said, “The commission in a letter to the Inspector-General of Police signed by the acting chairperson, Clara Ogunbiyi, stated that the commission had 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 December 28, 2022.

“The commission had earlier condemned the unprovoked killing of the lawyer and had demanded thorough investigation into the matter. The commission also called from proper training of police personnel on weapon management.”

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