The Lagos High Court has sentenced suspended police officer Drambi Vandi to death by hanging for murdering Bolanle Raheem, a female lawyer.

Justice Ibironke Harrison gave the judgement on Monday, after the end of trial.

Drambi Vandi, who had pleaded not guilty to the murder charges, was brought before the Lagos State High Court at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) annex for a one-count charge of murder on Monday.

The killing occurred on December 25 when Raheem Bolanle was shot dead by  Vandi in the Ajah area of Lagos. The victim was returning home from a Christmas outing with her family when the horrifying shooting transpired.