The Police Service Commission (PSP) has called on police authority to immediately commence investigation into the shooting and killing of a Lagos lawyer, Mrs Bolanle Raheem, by a police officer.
The call by PSC was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani.
The statement was issued on Tuesday in Abuja.
Mr Ani described the incident as irresponsible and savage, and urged the Force Management to report the outcome of the investigation to the commission for consideration and further disciplinary action.
He called on the Nigeria police to put in place a formidable programme for further training of its men in weapon handling.
The PSC spokesperson said cases of unprovoked shooting and killing of innocent Nigerians were becoming worrisome.
He said the Police, by its creation and constitutional mandate, were expected to protect and save lives and not to shot and kill innocent Nigerians.
“The acting Chairman of the Commission, Justice Clara Ogunbiyi on behalf of the management and staff members commiserate with the family of the deceased,” he said.
Raheem was allegedly shot and killed by a Policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah, Lagos State on December 25, 2022.
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