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Bolanle Raheem: Alleged killer cop Drambi pleads not guilty in court 

Mr Vandi is facing one-count charge of unlawful killing. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

• January 16, 2023
ASP Drambi Vandi
ASP Drambi Vandi

Drambi Vandi, the suspended police officer, who allegedly killed a pregnant lawyer, Omobolanle Raheem, was arraigned on Monday before the Tafawa Balewa Square Division of the Lagos High Court. 

Mr Vandi is facing one-count charge of unlawful killing. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. 

The state counsel, Moyosore Onigbanjo, told the court that the defence counsel received the original copies. The defence counsel, Adetokunbo Oduntola, told the court that the documents were not clear. 

However, Justice Ibironke Harrison said Mr Onigbanjo should send a clearer copies to the defence counsel. 

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