The incident sparked outrage, especially on social media and the police officer was suspended.

The convict was initially charged with murder, but the court found him guilty of manslaughter as a result of a lack of intention on his part.

During the trial, the prosecution called eleven witnesses including eight police officers and tendered 27 exhibits in evidence, while the convict solely testified in his defence.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of murder, an offence  contrary to Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Delivering judgment at Tafa Balewa Square High Court in Lagos on Monday, the judge found Vandi guilty of murder.

She held that the prosecution established sufficient oral and documentary evidence linking the defendant to the crime.