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Lawyer Killer Cop Pleads Not Guilty To Murder

 

Assistant Superintendent of Police, (ASP) Drambi Vandi, the killer police man who allegedly killed a Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day was today arraigned by the Lagos State Government.

He was arraigned on a one count charge of murder contrary to Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 against the defendant.

Vandi however pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Subsequently, the State Attorney General, Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, informed the court that there is a witness in court and the state is ready to commence trial.

The defense counsel, Adetokunbo Odutola who did not oppose the application prayed for accelerated hearing.

Thereafter, a police inspector Mathew Ameh was invited to the witness box.

In his testimony, Inspector Ameh, told the court that the patrol team including the defendant were deployed to Ajah under bridge where they were conducting a stop and search.

He told the court that they team tried to stop the deceased car which is an unregistered vehicle but the driver didn’t stop and Supol Vandi fired at the car.

Justice Ibironke Harrison gave an order of accelerated hearing while adjourning till Jan 25 & 26 for cross examination and continuation of trial.

The arraignment, which was scheduled for 9am, suffered some delay untill about 11am when Vandi’s counsel, Mr Adetokunbo Odutola arrived.

 

 

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