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The police officer responsible for the death of Lagos lawyer Bolanle Raheem has been hidden from the public by the police. Recall that Bolanle was shot in the presence of her family on Christmas Day.
Although the name of the cop was kept confidential, a viral photo has been making the rounds on the internet portraying the face of the culprit, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, and a man, reportedly the husband of the victim, who leaned on a car with both hands on his head.
Although the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Police Command has issued separate statements, neither identified the shooter.
Nigerians are angry that the security agency was in the habit of protecting the name of notorious officers arrested for extortion, killings, and other crimes.
IGP Usman Baba described the shooting by the policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station as unfortunate.
Baba, who ordered speedy investigation and prosecution, commiserated with the deceased's family, friends, and colleagues.
He assured of justice and warned personnel of the Force to be professional and people-oriented in discharging their duties.
Lagos Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, said the officer had been taken into custody alongside his team members.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba, for investigation.
A statement by Police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin recalled that a similar incident occurred at the same location recently, barely three weeks ago, when Gafaru Buraimoh was shot dead by an inspector also attached to Ajiwe Police Station.
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Hundeyin, who noted that the breach of standard operating procedures (SOP) and rules of engagement were "embarrassing," added: "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."
Source: dailypost.ng
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