The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba 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 a statement made available to CITY LAWYER by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Baba also warned officers to desist from extra-judicial killings, warning that there is no hiding place for such officers in the police force.

The police chief commiserated with the family and colleagues of the deceased, and assured the general public “of justice in the case.”

Below is the full text of the statement.

Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.4/218

December 26, 2022

PRESS RELEASE

LAGOS SHOOTING INCIDENT: IGP CONDEMNS KILLING, ORDERS SPEEDY INVESTIGATION

• As IGP Assures Justice, People-Oriented Police

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.

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