Darambi Vandi, a suspended Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was sentenced to death by hanging on October 9, 2023, for the murder of Lagos-based lawyer Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem. In this blog post, we will discuss the case and its updates.

Darambi Vandi case Background

On December 25, 2022, Vandi shot and killed the 41-year-old pregnant lawyer at the Ajah underbridge checkpoint in Lagos. He was arraigned before a Lagos High Court on January 16, 2023, where he pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of murder. The case was presided over by Justice Ibironke Harrison.

Darambi Vandi Trial

The Lagos State Government prosecuted Vandi for the murder of Mrs. Raheem. The prosecution argued that Vandi acted unlawfully and without justification when he shot Mrs. Raheem. The defense argued that Vandi acted in self-defense as Mrs. Raheem was driving recklessly and refused to stop at the checkpoint.

On October 9, 2023, Justice Harrison convicted Vandi of murder and sentenced him to death by hanging. The judge held that the prosecution had proven the case against Vandi beyond all reasonable doubt.

FAQs

Who is Darambi Vandi?

Darambi Vandi is a suspended Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) who was convicted of murder for shooting and killing Lagos-based lawyer Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem on December 25, 2022.

What was Darambi Vandi’s sentence?

Darambi Vandi was sentenced to death by hanging on October 9, 2023.

What was Darambi Vandi’s defense?

Darambi Vandi’s defense argued that he acted in self-defense as Mrs. Raheem was driving recklessly and refused to stop at the checkpoint.

What was Darambi Vandi charged with?

Darambi Vandi faced a one-count charge of murder contrary to Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

What is the current status of the case?

Darambi Vandi has been convicted and sentenced to death by hanging.