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Lagos sets up panel of enquiry to restitute for SARS offence
BY NICHOLAS ABE
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the state is setting up a panel of enquiry to make restitution for the offence committed against some citizens of the state by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Sanwo-Olu spoke on his Twitter handle after a media briefing Thursday at the State House, Marina, Lagos.
“After meetings with the President, IGP, Lagos CP and the NGF today, I will like to sòrò soke (speak up) about what we are immediately doing in Lagos to build trust, #EndPoliceBrutality and ensure we don’t have to address these issues again.
“It’s a time of sober reflection in Lagos and indeed across the country. It has taken a powerful youth led action to drive reform and hopefully begin the process that truly delivers a citizen friendly police. I just had a press briefing and I will like to share some points here.
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“1. Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS In Lagos: We have setup a 7-man panel that will ensure that all those with verifiable cases of SARS brutality or fatality receive compensation. The Panel will be chaired by retired Justice Doris Okuwobi.
“Other members are: Mr. Ebun Adegboruwa, SAN (representing the Civil Society); Rtd. DIG Taiwo Lakanu (a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police); Ms Patience Udoh (representing the Civil Society); Mr. Segun Awosanya (Human Rights Activist); Mrs. Olutoyin Odusanya (Director, Citizens Mediation Center); as well as a rep/member of the youth-led protest and a representative of the Human Rights Commission,” the governor tweeted.
Meanwhile, Sanwo-Olu said four policemen involved in the arrest and assault of two female protesters in Surulere, Lagos, have been arrested and undergoing orderly room trial. The name s of the four police officers were given as: Inspector Bagou Michael, Inspector Ekpoudom Etop, Sgt Nnamdi Majura and Sgt. Akinyemi Benson.