Barrister Bolanle Raheem was shot and killed by a police officer on Sunday, December 25, in the Ajah neighbourhood of Lagos. The police have expressed their condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers.
This is stated in a statement released on Monday and signed by Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the police headquarters.
Alabi Abiodun, the State Commissioner of Police, has directed that the officer be arrested, according to Mr Hundeyin.
“On the instruction of the Commissioner of Police, 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 killing 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 (SOP) 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,” he said.
He said that the CP urged Lagosians to remain calm as the command was in contact with the Nigerian Bar Association and other relevant stakeholders towards ensuring that justice prevails.
(NAN)