The Lagos State Police Command has released two officers arrested alongside ASP Dambri Vandi, said to have killed a female lawyer, Omobolanle Raheem, on Christmas day.
The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin told newsmen, while giving an update on the killing that the duo were set free because they were not involved in the crime.
“They were arrested because they saw what happened. They were not the ones who allegedly killed the woman.
“They have given their stories on what happened and the CP has ordered that they should be released while investigations continue,” he said.
On the update about similar killing of one Gafaru Buraimoh on December 7, by a police officer from the same Ajiwe Police Station, Hundeyin revealed that the officer was still in detention, yet to be charged to court.
The PPRO said the police officer was yet to be arraigned because his dismissal order had not been released.
“The officer is still in detention at the SCID. His investigation is being wrapped up.
“Once his dismissal order comes out, he will be charged to court immediately,” he said.
Hundeyin noted that when the first incident occurred on December 7, the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, changed the DPO of the station after the incident.
He added, “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 procedure 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, to put an end to such avoidable ugly incidents.”
He further appealed to Lagos residents to remain calm, adding that the command was already working with the Nigerian Bar Association and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that justice prevails.
