Police commission demands immediate investigation into shooting and murder of Lagos lawyer
The Police Services Commission (PSC) has called on police leaders to immediately initiate an investigation into the shooting and murder of a Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, by a police officer.
Ikechukwu Ani, PSC's Head of Press and Public Relations, made the call in a statement Tuesday in Abuja.
Mr. Ani called the incident irresponsible and savage and urged the Force leadership to report the outcome of the investigation to the commission for review and further disciplinary action.
He called on the Nigerian Police to put in place a tremendous weapons development program for their men.
The CPS spokesman said the cases of unprovoked shootings and killings of innocent Nigerians were becoming worrying.
He said that the police by their creation and constitutional mandate were supposed to protect and save lives and not shoot and kill innocent Nigerians.
“The Acting Chairperson of the Commission, Justice Clara Ogunbiyi, on behalf of management and staff, sympathizes with the family of the deceased,” he said.
Mr. Raheem was reportedly shot dead by a police officer attached to Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah, Lagos State on December 25.
CPS CONDEMNS MURDER OF BOLANLE RAHEEM, DEMANDS IMMEDIATE POLICE REPORT AND CALLS FOR MORE TRAINING ON WEAPONS MANAGEMENT
The Police Service Commission received with shock the news of the unprovoked murder of a harmless Nigerian, a lawyer, Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, who was allegedly shot and killed by a police officer attached to Ajiwe Ajah Police Station , in Lagos State on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
The Commission condemns this irresponsible and savage act.
ALSO READ: Photo Story: Bolanle Raheem: Police Commissioner Visits Victim's FamilyHe orders the police leadership to expedite the investigation of the case and forward his report to the Commission for review and further disciplinary action.
The Commission also calls on the police to put in place a formidable program of continuous training of its men in the use of weapons, as the case of unprovoked shootings and killings of innocent Nigerians has become disturbing.
The Commission notes that the police, by their creation and constitutional mandate, are meant to protect and save lives and not the other way around.
The Acting Chairperson of the Commission, Judge Clara Bata Ogunbiyi JSC rtd CFR, on behalf of management and staff, sympathizes with the family of the deceased, especially her husband who was driving her home when they were addressed by the happy policeman. .
Ikechukwu AniHead, Press and Public Relations UnitTuesday, December 27, 2022.
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The Police Services Commission (PSC) has called on police leaders to immediately initiate an investigation into the shooting and murder of a Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, by a police officer.
Ikechukwu Ani, PSC's Head of Press and Public Relations, made the call in a statement Tuesday in Abuja.
Mr. Ani called the incident irresponsible and savage and urged the Force leadership to report the outcome of the investigation to the commission for review and further disciplinary action.
He called on the Nigerian Police to put in place a tremendous weapons development program for their men.
The CPS spokesman said the cases of unprovoked shootings and killings of innocent Nigerians were becoming worrying.
He said that the police by their creation and constitutional mandate were supposed to protect and save lives and not shoot and kill innocent Nigerians.
“The Acting Chairperson of the Commission, Justice Clara Ogunbiyi, on behalf of management and staff, sympathizes with the family of the deceased,” he said.
Mr. Raheem was reportedly shot dead by a police officer attached to Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah, Lagos State on December 25.
CPS CONDEMNS MURDER OF BOLANLE RAHEEM, DEMANDS IMMEDIATE POLICE REPORT AND CALLS FOR MORE TRAINING ON WEAPONS MANAGEMENT
The Police Service Commission received with shock the news of the unprovoked murder of a harmless Nigerian, a lawyer, Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, who was allegedly shot and killed by a police officer attached to Ajiwe Ajah Police Station , in Lagos State on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
The Commission condemns this irresponsible and savage act.
ALSO READ: Photo Story: Bolanle Raheem: Police Commissioner Visits Victim's FamilyHe orders the police leadership to expedite the investigation of the case and forward his report to the Commission for review and further disciplinary action.
The Commission also calls on the police to put in place a formidable program of continuous training of its men in the use of weapons, as the case of unprovoked shootings and killings of innocent Nigerians has become disturbing.
The Commission notes that the police, by their creation and constitutional mandate, are meant to protect and save lives and not the other way around.
The Acting Chairperson of the Commission, Judge Clara Bata Ogunbiyi JSC rtd CFR, on behalf of management and staff, sympathizes with the family of the deceased, especially her husband who was driving her home when they were addressed by the happy policeman. .
Ikechukwu AniHead, Press and Public Relations UnitTuesday, December 27, 2022.
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