Categories: Top Stories

Trial of police officer accused of killing lawyer Bolanle Raheem begins as family prepare….

The trial of Assistant Superintendent of Police [ASP], Drambi Vandi, alleged to have killed Lagos-based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022, will commence at the Lagos State High Court today, January 16.

 

Advertisement

Vandi who is attached to the Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah, Lagos State, allegedly shot Raheem while she was returning from an outing with her family members.

 

Advertisement

A statement by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), said the trial would be before Justice I.O. Harrison at the Tafawa Balewa Square.

 

Advertisement

“The trial of ASP Vandi who allegedly killed Raheem on December 25, 2022, on the Ajah Expressway, will begin before Justice I.O. Harrison at the Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS).”

 

Vandi appeared before Chief Magistrate C.A. Adedayo on December 30, 2022, a day after the Police Service Commission (PSC) approved his suspension. The Magistrate ordered that he be remanded at the Ikoyi custodial facility pending advice of the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions.

Advertisement

 

He will be tried under Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Advertisement

 

Meanwhile, the remains of the late Lawyer will be laid to rest on Tuesday, January 17 in Lagos. A service of songs will be held in her honor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Olive Tree Parish, today, January 16. Until her passing, late Bolanle was a dedicated Sunday School teacher in her church.

Advertisement
Sola Adeyemo

Recent Posts

Nigerian Army suspends Soldier for sleeping with Colleague’s Wife

Abdullahi Ismai, a Nigerian soldier, has been dismissed by the Nigerian Army for violating code…

4 hours ago

EFCC denies release of list of Ex-Govs under N2.187 trillion corruption probe

The Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it published a list of…

5 hours ago

GTCO records largest ever first quarter profit in Nigerian Banking History

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), one of Nigeria’s most efficiently run bank, has just announced…

8 hours ago

Nigerian men’s 4x400m team run fastest time in 20 years to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Nigerian men’s 4x400m quartet of Dubem Nwachukwu, Dubem Amene, Sikiru Adeyemi and Chidi Okezie…

9 hours ago

‘North won’t support Tinubu’s second term, there’ll be gang-ups – Primate Ayodele

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele on Sunday warned President Bola…

9 hours ago

Bread prices rise as bakers grapple with over 100% jump in input costs

“Anybody still in the bread-making business is doing so because he cannot find any other…

9 hours ago