December 26, (THEWILL) – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali-Baba, has condemned the shooting and killing of Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer, who was allegedly shot and killed by a Policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos State.
Raheem was riding with her family on Christmas day when officers attached to the Ajiwe Police Division in the Ajah area of the State flagged their vehicle down.
One of the officers stationed under the Ajah bridge had reportedly pulled the trigger at their vehicle, which hit Raheem.
In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday, the IGP described the incident as sad and unfortunate.
“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”, the statement said.
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