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Justice Ibironke Harrison, presiding over a Lagos High Court, has delivered a verdict of death by hanging for police officer Darambi Vandi, who fatally shot Lagos-based lawyer Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem on Christmas Day last year.

The tragic incident occurred on December 25, 2022, at Ajah Roundabout, situated on the Lekki Expressway in Lagos State when the defendant shot Raheem in the chest. The gravity of this crime led to a thorough legal process that has now culminated in the death penalty.

During the course of the trial, the prosecution, led by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, presented a compelling case with 11 witnesses. Among these witnesses were eight police officers, as well as two eyewitnesses and a pathologist.

This verdict reflects the seriousness with which the Nigerian justice system treats such criminal acts and underscores the importance of upholding the law and ensuring justice is served in cases of violence and wrongdoing.

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, revealed that it has reached out to the British Government over the threat by the UK Parliament, to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials over their roles in the End SARS protests.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, stated this while fielding questions from State House reporters at the end of the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to him, the Nigerian government has reached out to present its own side of the story.

Onyeama also argued that lawmakers are not responsible for imposing sanctions.

“Yes, we have reached out to the UK government. The meeting that took place were Parliamentarians and they do not speak for the UK government which acts for the United Kingdom and they have also heard the side of the (Nigerian) government regarding everything that has happened.

“So, we have been in touch with them and engaging with them. Of course, as in any democracy, the members of parliament are able to also able to air their view.

“But what is important, is that a balanced picture is made available to them before they take any decision,” Onyeama said.

Source:dailypost

 Presidency said President Muhammadu Buhari has been briefed about the grievances of Nigerian on police brutality- Media aide to the president, Bashir Ahmad, said Buhari was notified on Thursday by the police IG Mohammed Adamu- Ahmad assured aggrieved Nigerians that President Buhari will give fresh directives in the interest of the people