Lagos Police command arrest ASP for allegedly shooting a lawyer to death

Uchenna Elijah

Lagos State Police Command has arrested an Assistance Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to Ajah Division for allegedly killing a female lawyer, Barrister Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day.

According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on the instruction of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi, the errant officer has since been taken into custody alongside his team members.

The CP has equally directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba for in-depth investigation.

“This has become one too many, especially bearing in mind that a similar incident occurred at the same location less than three weeks ago. The condemnable incident is against the standard operating procedures (SOP) and rules of engagement of the Force, and to say the least is embarrassing. Beyond this incident, the Nigeria Police Force will carry out a reappraisal of its rules of engagement in a bid to put an end to such avoidable ugly incidents,” he stated.

The Lagos State Police Command hereby appeals to the good people and residents of Lagos State to remain calm as  the Command is already in constant touch with the Nigerian Bar Association and other relevant stakeholders towards ensuring that justice totally prevails.

He added that the CP has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Barrister Raheem.