As Nigerians from all works of life continue to condemn the action of a trigger happy Policeman over the shooting of an unarmed innocent Pregnant Lawyer the Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba has assured Nigerians of a Speedy dispensation of justice.
Earlier Reports by the Police Force has it that the trigger happy Policeman has already been arrested and is in custody and as soon as investigation is over He will be arraigned before a Court of competent Jurisdiction for a quick dispensation.
The Inspector-General of Police also condemn the incident which he described as unfortunate and sad while calling for speedy investigation and prosecution by the officers in charge. The full report reads
"The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has condemned the shooting and killing of Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was allegedly shot and killed by a Policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos State.
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."
CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters,
Abuja.
December 26, 2022.
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