The killing of Lagos-based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, on Christmas day by a Police Officer has reached the table of the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
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| Inspection General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba. Photo: @PoliceNG |
IGP Usman Alkali Baba has assured justice must be served to the Policeman who shot dead Raheem on Christmas day in, Ajah, Lagos State.
In the Press Release signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Headquarters Public Relations Officer, IGP Alkali Baba “condemned the killing of Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem by a Policeman”.
The IGP went further to describe the incident as “unfortunate and sad” as well as “ordered speedy investigation and prosecution of the officers responsible” for the “unprofessional act”.
The Press Release ⬇️
LAGOS SHOOTING INCIDENT: IGP CONDEMNS KILLING, ORDERS SPEEDY INVESTIGATION
– As IGP Assures Justice, People-Oriented Police
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, 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.
The 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.
CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters,
Abuja.
December 26, 2022.
