Monday 26 December 2022

IGP condemns killing of female lawyer in Lagos, assures justice will be served.



The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba  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. 

In a state by the Force Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that the IGP, described the incident as unfortunate and sad and , 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. 

It was gathered that Raheem was returning from Christmas Service with her sister and children when she was allegedly shot dead at the Ajah round about.


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 conduct.

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