JUST IN: Police Officer Involved in Bolanle Raheem’s Killing Sentenced to Death by Hanging

In a landmark ruling, the Lagos State High Court, situated at the Tafawa Balewa Square annex in Igbosere, Lagos Island, has convicted and sentenced a suspended Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) named Vandi to death by hanging for the murder of Lagos-based lawyer Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem.

Justice Ibironke Harrison delivered the verdict, declaring that the prosecution, led by the Lagos State Government, had successfully proven the case against the convict beyond any reasonable doubt.

“The court finds the defendant guilty on one count of murder. You will be hanged by the neck till you are dead,” Judge Harrison pronounced.

The case dates back to January 16 when the Lagos State Government formally charged Vandi with the fatal shooting of the 41-year-old pregnant lawyer at the Ajah underbridge checkpoint on December 25, 2022. The convict faced a one-count charge of murder, as per Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

This judgment marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice, emphasizing the commitment of the Lagos State judicial system to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that perpetrators of heinous crimes face the consequences of their actions.