The police on Monday confirmed the arrest and detention of an officer who shot and killed a female lawyer Bolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day in the Ajah area of Lagos.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the command has commenced investigation into the death.
Hundeyin described the situation as one too many in the Ajah area of the state, Hundeyin said the officer fell short of the standard operating procedures, adding that a reappraisal of the police rules of engagement would be embarked upon to put an end to such cases.
He said, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Abiodun Alabi, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of barrister Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a police officer in Ajah on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
“On the instruction of the CP, 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 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.”
Hundeyin further added that the Command appealed to the good people and residents of the state to remain calm as the command was already in constant touch with the Nigerian Bar Association and other relevant stakeholders towards ensuring that justice prevailed in the matter.
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