The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Barrister Bolanle Raheem
who was shot dead by a police officer in Ajah on Sunday December 25, 2022.
The condolence message was contained in a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Monday December 26, 2022.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police has ordered that the errant officer be 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,” the statement read.
“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 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,” it added.
The Lagos State Police Command hereby appealed to the good people and residents of Lagos State to remain calm as the Command is already in constant touch with the Nigerian Bar Association and other relevant stakeholders towards ensuring that justice totally prevails.
