The suspended Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, who was arrested over the murder of female lawyer Raheem Bolanle, has pleaded not guilty after being arraigned in court today, January 16.

Vandi who was charged to court on the account of murder before the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square annex, was accused of shooting Bolanle in Ajah area of Lagos on Christmas Day.

The death of the female lawyer went viral with criticism from many people and groups in the country, as they condemned what they described as extrajudicial killing, linking the incident to be one of such reasons for the nationwide #EndSARS protest of 2020.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) granted approval for the police officer's suspension on December 29, after which he was arraigned by the Lagos state Government.

Vandi arraignment which was to hold by 9am, was delayed until 11am when his counsel, Mr. Adetokunbo Odutola arrived.