Lagos Shooting: IGP condemns killing, orders speedy investigation

Stanley Ihedigbo (oluwastanley2@yahoo.com)

Inspector = General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has condemned the shooting and killing of Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was allegedly shot and killed by a Policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos State.

According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, IGP, who described the incident as unfortunate and sad, has ordered speedy investigation and prosecution of the officers responsible for the ugly and unprofessional act, which doesn’t portray the Nigeria Police Standard Operating Procedure and core values.

“In the same vein, the IGP commiserates with the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased as he prays for the repose of her soul. He further assures the general public of justice in the case while he warns officers and men of the Force to be professional and people oriented in the discharge of their duties and operate within the ambit of the law, as the Force’s leadership will not condone any inappropriate or unprofessional acts”, he stated.

Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was shot dead in an incident involving a police officer in Lagos, was pregnant according to a family member who refused to disclosed his name.

The deceased and her family were said to be on their way from a Christmas service when an officer attached to the Ajiwe police station in Ajah, Lagos state, shot her.

The incident has sparked widespread criticism, while the Lagos police command has said an assistant superintendent of police (ASP), and two other officers are currently in custody over the incident.