Eko Hot Blog reports that assistant superintendent of Police Drambi Vandi has been sentenced to death by hanging for his role in the death of Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem It would be recalled that Raheem was killed on Christmas day last year under questionable circumstances in the Ajah area of Lagos State. Editors Pick Obasa … Read more
The trial of ASP Drambi Vandi starts today. He allegedly killed Mrs Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day 2022. The Lagos government is leading the disgraced cop’s prosecution. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos State High Court is set to begin the trial of ASP Drambi Vandi, a policeman who allegedly killed a Lagos-based lawyer, … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is set to honour Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, a female colleague who was fatally shot on Christmas Day on January 16. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was announced by the NBA in a statement given to reporters on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In … Read more
By Bernard Joseph The #EndSARS movement, as it quickly came to be known in October 2020, garnered global attention and support as the world watched in horror at the reports of police brutality in Nigeria. Despite the promise of reform, the issue has continued to haunt the country like a ghost from the past. Many … Read more
The NBA leadership visited the Lagos attorney-general amid the prosecution of the killer cop involved in the extra-judicial killing of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer. Eko Hot Blog reports that President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), has led some members of the National Executive and Senior Members of the Bar, on … Read more
The Lagos government is set to hold a police and youth dialogue after recent shooting incidents in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, has concluded plans to hold its second edition of the Police and Youth Dialogue with the theme: “The Police, … Read more
Killer cop was in court over the killing of Bolanle Raheem. Eko Hot Blog reports that Drambi Vandi, the Police officer who allegedly shot a female lawyer called Bolanle Raheem, faced remand proceedings at the Yaba Magistrate’s Court on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Bolanle Raheem: Sanwo-Olu Meets IGP, Vows There’ll Be No Cover-up In Murder Prosecution … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has met the IGP, vowing that there will be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the murder of Bolanle Raheem. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said there would be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the culprit(s) involved in the murder of the late … Read more
NBA has said it will demand an N5 billion compensation for the family of the slain Lagos lawyer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has said it will demand at least N5 billion compensation for the family of slain Lagos lawyer Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem. NBA said it will also monitor the … Read more
The IGP has ordered the suspension of ASP Vandi the suspected killer of Bolanle Raheem. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba has ordered the immediate suspension of ASP Dambri Vandi, the policeman arrested over the killing of Bolanle Raheem. Recall that Raheem, a Lagos-based lawyer was shot dead … Read more
Bolanle Raheem’s mother says her daughter was pregnant with twins. Eko Hot Blog reports that the mother of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was shot dead by a police officer in the Ajah area of Lagos has confirmed that the deceased was pregnant with twins. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police Shooting In Lagos As Officer Kills … Read more
Sanwo-Olu says nothing will be spared until justice is served after a policeman killed a lawyer in the Ajah area of Lagos on Christmas day. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned in strongest term, the shooting and killing of Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer which took place on … Read more
IGP has reacted to the killing of the Lagos lawyer; Bolanle Raheem. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has described the Christmas day killing of a Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem as sad and unfortunate. The IGP in a statement on Monday released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa … Read more
The NBA is demanding justice for the slain Lagos lawyer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded that justice is served in the case of a lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a police officer on Christmas day. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police Shooting In Lagos As Officer Kills … Read more
Nigerians have reacted to the killing of a Lagos-based lawyer Bolanle Raheem by a Policeman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians on social media are shocked and enraged that a trigger-happy Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) shot dead a Lagos-based female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem in the Ajah area of the state on Christmas Day. The … Read more