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Details of EndSARS State Judicial Panels of Inquiry in Nigeria

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ABIA 1.
SAM EKWURIBE (NL)
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07034694070
 
2.

 The details of the NBA, ABIA BRANCH CHAIRMAN.
BERTRAM FAOTU ESQ. NO. 64 HOSPITAL ROAD, ABA. 08036670991
Kalu Emmanuel Chisom, E.C KALU ESQ. NO. 35 ST.
MICHAEL’S ROAD, ABA. CHISOMKALUESQ@GMAIL.COM  
07038115438 		The panel is headed by retired Justice Sunday Imo.

Other members of the panel are – Mrs. Uzoamaka Ikonne, Mr. John Nwakanma, Mr.
Daniel Chinagozi, Mr. Zuby Ariwa, Mr. Eric Ikwuagwu, Bishop Sunday Onuoha and
Mr. John Emejor.
The rest are – Mr. Nnanna Nwafor, Mrs. Doris Ogala,
Mrs. Uche Nwokocha, Mr. Nkemjika Nnadozie, Mr. Enyinnaya Nwigwe, Mrs.
Anastasia Uchenna, Mr. Ndubuaku Nwogu, and Mr. Steve Sylvanus.
  		The
panel’s terms of reference shall include investigating cases  of
extrajudicial killings by men and officers of the Police Force and those of
other security agencies, from 2015 to date, investigate all forms of police
brutality, extortion and intimidation from 2015 to date, ascertain the
immediate and remote causes of the #EndSARS protest and other grievances
associated to it, Others terms include to examine the root causes of the
hijack of the hitherto peaceful #EndSARS protest by hoodlums and identify those
involved as well as do all other things necessary to give effect to the terms
of reference including but not limited to the recommendations to government
on possible compensations to ascertained victims.

 23rd October, 2020 Abia
Sitting days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
 
Aguiyi Ironsi Conference Centre, Umuahia 		Submit
of Hard copy petition to the Secretary of the Commission at the Ministry of
Justice, Umuahia.
 
Submit
through email to the commission.
 
Interested
members of the public are requested to address and submit their
petitions/memoranda TO THE SECRETARY OF THE PANEL, OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR
GENERAL/PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, UMUAHIA.
 
*Time
of submission is 9am – 4pm , Mondays to Fridays
 
Or
By
Email to:
abiajudicialpanel@gmail.com
 
Or

Online
:
 
http://www.bit.ly/abiajudicialpanel
 
*Submissions
to reach the secretariat not later than Thursday  15th November.

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4
were listed for hearing at the inaugural sitting but the hearings could not
proceed because the defendants did not appear before the panel and the
counsel said he was not prepared.
Cases
were adjourned till November 18, 2020
The
4 cases could not be heard as the police were unprepared
ADAMAWA MUHAMMED
GIDADO (NL)
 
2.ZUBAINA
(L) 		NBA
CHAPTER, ADAMAWA 		The
Judicial Panel of Inquiry which has Justice Adamu Hobon (Rtd) as Chairman and
Permanent Secretary Security as Secretary has six months from the date of inauguration
to submit its report
 
Other
members of the Panel include; AIG Ibrahim Baba Ahmed (Rtd), Barr. Samuel Yaumande
(Solicitor General) Representing Ministry of Justice. His Lordship Bishop
Japheth Tonmwaso, Rep. of CAN, Alhaji Wakili Usman Ibrahim Rep. of MCN, and
Grace Mamza, Rep. of Human Rights Commission.
 
The
rest are, James Kamale, President SUG MAUTECH, Yola Rep. of Students,
Ambassador Ajeni Delo Rep. of Youth Organizations, Barr. Nafisatu Bala, Red
Cross Society of Nigeria (RCSN) Rep. of Civil Society, and Hajiya Tanee
Kabiru Bitoko NCWS, Rep. of Civil Society
  		The
panel has as its terms of reference among others to receive and investigate
complaints on Police brutality or related extra-judicial killings, evaluate
evidence and establish nature of the abuses.
 
It
is to also establish whether or not there are individuals in custody and
reason why they are kept in custody, establish whether they have been
arraigned in court as well as establish how many died in custody.
 
The
panel is to also establish incidences of financial and material extortions,
damages caused and determine any compensation to be paid to the victims or
their relations 		20th October, 2020 Universal
Basic Education Conference Hall 		Physical
submission and oral lodging of complaints. Also, complaints can be lodged
through an E-mail and WhatsApp 		The
Secretary to the panel could not provide information on the number of
petitions received so far
AKWA
IBOM 		SAVIOUR AKPAN
 
COMPPART
Foundation for Justice and Peace Building
 
08066670864
  		NBA

AKAWA
IBOM CHAPTER

Members
of the panel are; Chairman, Rtd. Justice Ifiok Ukana,
Secretary/Representative of State Attorney General, Mfon Edemekong Esq,
Representative of Civil Society Organisations and Protesters is Manti Umoh.
 
Others
are Representative of Civil Society Organisations, Harris Udoh,
Representative of the Police, Barr. Bassey Essien while the Youths
Representative is Barr. Omen Bassey.
 
  		To receive and investigate complaints of
alleged police brutality, human rights violations and extrajudicial killings
in the state.
The Panel is also mandated to evaluate and
present evidence surrounding the circumstances and draw conclusions as to the
validity of the complaints raised. 		The
panel of inquiry was inaugurated on the 23rd of October 2020 		Monday
to Thursday
A
daily sitting has commenced as at 1st of November, 2020. 		The panel has ordered that copies of the petitions be served on
all parties involved while summons have also been issued to them to appear
before it.
The judicial panel also extended time for submission of
memoranda by 7days, beginning from Tuesday, November 17 and urged members of
the public to use the extension of time to submit their petitions.
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The panel at the High Court 8, Fulga road, Uyo also announced
receipt of 92 cases of police brutality but mentioned eight.
The first case of the murder considered was that of one Alade
Jonathan Farojoye – a fisherman and pastor with Deeper Life Bible Church who
was allegedly murdered by the police at Iwoukpom, Ibeno Local Government Area
of Akwa Ibom State.
The Judicial Panel of Investigation on incidences of police
brutality and other human rights violations in Akwa Ibom State at its
inaugural sitting on Monday considered two cases of alleged extra-judicial
killings by the men of Nigerian police in the state.
The panel at the High Court 8, Fulga road, Uyo also announced
receipt of 92 cases of police brutality but mentioned eight.
The first case of the murder considered was that of one Alade
Jonathan Farojoye – a fisherman and pastor with Deeper Life Bible Church who
was allegedly murdered by the police at Iwoukpom, Ibeno Local Government Area
of Akwa Ibom State.
The second case considered by the judiciary panel was on the
alleged killing of one Mr. Augustine Effiong, a taxi driver by men of the
Special Anti-robbery Squared, SARS.
Counsels to the victims told the panel that corpses of both
Farojoye allegedly murdered in September 2017 and Effiong in October 2019
were yet to be released to their families for burial despite several appeals
to the police.
However, the Chairman of the judicial panel, Justice Ifiok
Ukana, in his remarks promised that the panel would offer fair hearing to all
parties involved, adding that the it will make recommendations to the state
government, and where necessary direct the State Attorney General to ensure
that those culpable are prosecuted and compensation given to families of
victims.
 
 
ANAMBRA 1.
OGOEGBUNA SOMTO STELLA (L)
2.
UGOCHI EHIARUIKE (L)
  		Kaine
Ananwune Anaocha 08063539292
 
Ekene
Okonkwo Awka 08063878269
 
Kingsley
Awuka Nnewi 08034704089
 
Dr.
Emefiena Idemili 07038137153
 
Jim
Abel ofoma Aguata 08033443399
 
Anthony
Okafor Ôtuocha 08033912407
 
Steven
ononye Onitsha 08033427947
 
 
Vitalis
ihedigbo Ihiala 08033366227 		Some of the members
include Justice Umeh as Chairman, Dr.Uju Nwogu member, Commissioner for
Youths and Creative Economy, Prof Theresa Obiekezie, Commissioner for Budget
and Planning, Mark Okoye, Commissioner for Lands, Bonaventure Enemali as
members.
Others are Youth
Representatives from Anambra North, Innocent Nduanya, Anambra Central, Nwabufo Nwankwo and
Anambra South, Damian Ukatu.
  Other
representatives were Chairman Anambra National Youth Council of Nigeria,
Samuel Egwuatu, Youth Leader Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chuma Okpalezeukwu and other
youths organizations.
Equally among the committee are representatives
from various religious
organizations, Traditional Rulers’ Council, and leaders of #EndSars
protesters. 		The Panel which has one (1) months from the date of its
inauguration to submit its report has the following terms of reference:
i. to receive and investigate complaints of Police brutality
or relating to torture, high-handedness, and alleged extra judicial killings
by SARS and police in the State;
ii to evaluate evidence presented and other surrounding
circumstances and draw conclusions as to the validity of the complaint(s);
iii. Recommend appropriate sanctions and proffer solutions;
iv. Recommend compensation and other remedial measures where
appropriate to the State Government; and
v. To submit report to the State Government within one (1)
month.
  		16th October, 2020 Tuesdays
and Thursdays; treating 5 cases per day 		Interested members of the public are requested to submit
Petitions, Complaints or Memoranda in Ten (10) hard copies of A4 size paper
with double spacing and addressed to:
The Secretary,
ANAMBRA STATE JUDICIAL PANEL OF INQUIRY ON POLICE BRUTALITY, EXTRA-JUDICIAL
KILLINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
C/o the Office of the SSG Anambra Government, Government House Awka.
Soft copies of the Petition, Complaints or memoranda shall be
submitted by E-mail to the following
E-mail address: EndSARSjpi@anambrastate.gov.ng
Please take notice that all Petitions, Complaints or Memoranda
should be submitted to the Panel not later than two weeks from the date of
this publication.
The Panel will hold public sittings on the dates and venue to
be communicated to the public in due course.
For further enquiries, interested members of the public can
call or send text messages to the secretariat of the Panel on any of the
following numbers: 08037723441
08033203665 and
08034704089 between the hours of 8am – 4pm on weekdays
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BAUCHI 1.
MBAMI ILIYA SABKA (NL)
 
2. 		NBA
CHAPTER,
BAUCHI 		Justice
Habibu Idris (Rrt. Hight Court Judge (Chairman)
CP.
Hamisu Makama (Rtd)
Chairman,
Nigerian Bar Association, Bauch Chapter
Representative
of Human Right Commission State (NHRC)
Representative
of FIDA, Bauchi State
Chairman,
Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bauchi State
Representative
of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Bauchi
Representative
of National Council of Women Society, Bauchi State (NCWS)
Representative
of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Bachi State
Representative
of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Bachi Sate
Represenative
of NACCIMA, Bauch State
Representative of Miyetti Allah Kautel Hore, Bauchi State
Reprentative
of Miyetti Allah MACBAN, Bauchi State
Represenative
of NURTW, Bachi State
Comrade
Mohammed Nasiru Umar ATBU representative NUBASS,
Representatve
of of Attoney-General/Commissioner of Justice 		The panel is saddled with the responsibilities of
receiving complaints and petitions from members of the public, identifying
the culprits and proffering recommendations to the government has six months
to submit its report. 		Wednesday,
28th October, 2020 		They
have not started sitting 		  No
petition has been received
BAYELSA 1. AUTHORITY BENSON (NL)
 
2.STANLEY DAMABIDE
08032861995
Damabidestanley7@gmail.com
Former
Chariman NBA Bayelsa State 		NBA
CHAPTER,
BAYELSA 		The panel is headed by Retired Justice Y.B. Ogola with Barr. Alaowei
Opokuma as Secretary. Others are A.T. Ambaowei, Mr Fortune Alfred Godson,
Miss Perelade Demanche both representing civil society and Russell Newman
representing the National Human Rights Commission 		The panel is to investigate, evaluate the
validity of information garnered, and make recommendations for compensation
to victims as the terms of reference given by the Governor
The terms of reference also include “to receive and investigate
complaints of police brutality and or related extra-judicial killing in
Bayelsa State; evaluate evidence, draw conclusions and make findings on the
validity of the complaints; and to recommend compensation and other remedial
measures.

 Bayelsa
State Judicial panel was inaugurated by Governor Douye Diri on the 28th of
October, 2020 		  Invites have, therefore, been sent out by the committees
for victims of police brutality and abuses to submit their petitions for
sitting to commence
all petitions should be submitted to the
Ministry of Justice at the state secretariat complex, Yenagoa, the state
capital city
All petitions should be submitted in eight
copies to the secretary, Mr Alaowei Opokuma at Ministry of Justice, 2nd
floor, State Secretariat Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa 		20
BENUE 1.
AMBASSADOR ONOJA (NL)
 
2. 		NBA
CHAPTER, BENUE 		Chairman of the panel, Retired Justice Adam Onum
Josephine Habba, Moses Asoo, Commissioner of Police, Anthony Ogboji
(rtd), Ityonongu Mark, Joshua Tiv, Joshua Tyoyer and Edward Yange who will
serves as secretary. 		The terms of reference
which include: to receive and investigate complaints of police brutality,
human rights violations or related extra-judicial killings.
The panel is also to
evaluate the evidence presented/other surrounding circumstances, and draw
conclusions as to the validity of the complaint and to recommend compensation
and other remedial measures where appropriate among other things.
  		21st October, 2020 Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Court 6, Makurdi 		  28
One of the petitioners,
Terfa Gundu, who narrated how police arrested and tortured him until he had
to confess to the crime he didn’t commit to save his life, is asking for N5
billion as damages.
Others complained of
several cases of brutality by policemen
 
BORNO                
CROSS
RIVER 		1.
MANDU OBOT (NL)
 
2.
BARISTER JAME IBOR (08037367684) 		NBA
CHAPTER, CROSS RIVER. 		The
Chairman of the panel, Justice Michael Edem, 		Following
the directive of the state governor, His Excellency Sir Ben Ayade that
inventory
be taken of all vandalized property during the recent #ENDSARS violence
in
some part of Cross River State, notice is hereby given to all Heads of
Ministries,
Departments
and Agencies (MDAs) as well as private property owners whose
property
was similarly affected, to meet with the Honorable Comissioner for
Tourism
& Culture as follows:
Date:
Monday November 16, 2020
Venue:
Conference Room of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Development, 5th
floor,
Okoi Arikpo House, Calabar
Time:
10am prompt
Those
concerned are advised to attend the meeting with inventories of their loss to

enable
the taskforce team carry out verification exercise.

Cross
River State panel of inquiry was inaugurated by Governor Ben Ayade 11th
November, 2020  prompt. 		Hearing
will commence on same date. Venue: Ministry of Justice Headquarters,Calabar. 		14
hard copies of the Petition and one electronic copy (soft copy) are required
to be submitted at the office of the Attorney General of the State and
Honourable Commissioner for Justice/Secretary of the Panel, Ministry of
Justice, Calabar. 		39
DELTA 1.
ORUGBO ENDURANCE OVUODO (NL)
 
2. 		  The
panel has Justice Celestina Ogisi (retd) as Chairman and Omamuzo Erebe as
Secretary.
 
Other
members of the panel are:
 
AIG David Igbodo (retd), Harrison Gwamnishu representing the youths, Comrade Godwin Oyovweadjebore representing
students, Freedom Atsepoyi and Ambassador Eris Jewo–Ibi
representing the civil society groups andNicholas Osadolor representing the Human Rights
Commission.

 
.

The
panel terms of reference shall investigate cases of allegations of police
brutality and extrajudicial killings. The panel has further called on
citizens to come forward with complaints and memoranda stating the facts of
alleged complaints of police brutality and related extrajudicial killings
within Delta State as the judicial panel has three months from the date of
its inauguration to submit its report and has the following terms of
reference;
 
“The
panel is to receive and investigate complaints of police brutality and
related extrajudicial killings.
 
“The
judicial panel will also evaluate the evidence presented as well as other
surrounding circumstances and draw conclusions as to the validity of the
complaints. The judicial panel will also recommend compensation and other
remedial measures where appropriate,” 		The
panel was inaugurated on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Government House,
Asaba 		Asaba
seating days are Monday and Tuesday with about 10cases filed as at the day of
report submission
Warri
seating days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
 
Though
seating may also be cancelled if necessary. 		It said each memoranda should be supported with
photographs, video clips and other material evidence where available.
The notice also said
each memorandum should state the name, telephone number and contact address
of the petitioner, who will be required to give evidence before the panel.
It stated that the
memoranda should be submitted in 16 copies to the Secretary, Judicial Panel
of Inquiry on Police Brutality and Extra Judicial Killings, c/o Ministry of
Justice Headquarters, 26 Ogbolu Onwuka Road, Asaba.
According to the
notice, additional memoranda can be submitted at the zonal offices of the
Ministry of Justice, while soft copies can be submitted by email at
thejudicialpanelonpolicebrutality@deltastate.gov.ng.
  		 
EBONYI 1.
PSTR GABRIEL ODOM (NL)
 
2. 		  Members of the judicial panel of inquiry includes
Justice Alloy Nwankwo (Rtd)
as  chairman, a retired Assistant Inspection
General of Police, Kelvin Opoke  Igwe Uche, Olisa Nwuruku, Emmanuel ObasiLouisa Nwebonyi, Christopher Okorie as members. Emmanuel Onwe is to serve as
secretary.

 
The
Panel was inaugurated by the Governor on October 20, 2020.

 
22nd October, 2020
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EDO 1.BLESSING
EROMON (NL)
2.
ANNIE UMORU (NL) 		  The Panel is chaired by Justice
Ada Ehigiamusoe, while Joyce Ugbodaga is the Secretary to the Committee.
“Other members of the Committee
include Bishop Feb Idahosa, (Clergy); Francis Osayi, (ASUU); Comrade Osahon
Obasuyi (NYC); Prest Aigbokhian (Civil Society); Mrs Uloaku Uzamere (NCWS);
Comrade Pius Efofan (NANS); Pius Okpere (#EndSARS Movement); Comrade Kola
Edokpayi (#EndSARS Movement); Mrs Felicia Monyei (Ministry of Justice) and a
Representative of security forces.
  		to receive complaints and petitions from the general
public, particularly, victims or relatives of victims of police brutality and
extra-judicial killings.
 
To advise on compensation or restitution to the victims,
or, where the victim has been killed, to the family of the victim, based on
condition which shall be clearly laid out by the committee.
To ensure that compensation is paid within 14 days of the
decision to compensate
  		The
panel of inquiry in Edo state was inaugurated on the 26th of October ,2020. 		Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays
 
Civic
Center between Block C and Block D ,new secretariat complex opposite Efcc
office ,Benin 		The
secretariat is open to petitions from Monday to Friday.
It
is like a court as petitioners whose cases are to be heard takes the oath of
telling the truth
Petitions
are submitted either through the official mail of the panel; endsarsjudicialinquiry@edostate.gov.ng  or physically at their secretariat located
at
The
civic center between Block C and Block D ,new secretariat complex opposite
Efcc office ,Benin .
Or
for enquiries the numbers to call are 0913115165 ,07051093406, 07051093420 		57
 
On
Tuesday last week a case of police brutality was heard which was reported by
the Okungbowa’s family against a former DPO (Carol) who allegedly ordered the
killing and Burial of their son (Ibrahim momodu)and they have been seeking
for justice ever since ,there was a police lawyer who was standing in defense
of the said DPO and after much argument ,it was agreed that the lawyer takes
time to study the petition while the case was adjourned with other cases that
wasn’t heard till this week .
Some
complaints/petitions we have seen reportedly happened so many years
ago(10-15yrs) and the panel has appealed that those with recent cases should
come out and speak up or write and submit their petitions
EKITI 1. RITA
IZILAFE ILEVBARE (L)
 
2. 		  Retired judge, Cornelius Akintayo
Other members of the panel include Dipo Ayeni (Rtd
Commissioner of Police); Yetunde Kolawole, State Counsel (representing the
Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice); Kikelomo Owolabi
(Chairperson, Nigerian Bar Association, Ikere Ekiti Branch); Rotimi Ojomoyela
(Chairperson, Nigerian Union of Journalists, Ekiti State Council); Jamiu
Adigun (Representative, National Human Rights Commission); Adeyinka Opaleke
(Representative, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria); Akin Rotimi; Caroline
Fakinlede (Ekiti State Youths Representative); Omowumi Deborah (Youth
Representative); Asiwaju Oladimeji (Youth Representative) and Abiola
Johnson-Ogunleye (Ekiti State Students Representative). 		the terms of reference of the
panel to include receiving and investigating complaints of police brutality
or other related extra-judicial killings.
The panel, amongst others, is
expected to receive and investigate complaints of violence against
individuals, police officers, and other members of the security agencies in
every part of Ekiti State in the course of the protest.
It would also evaluate the
evidence presented and other surrounding circumstances in order to draw
conclusions on the validity of the complaints received.
  		22nd October, 2020 Tuesdays
and Fridays 		  13
2
cases were dropped due to lack of jurisdiction
ENUGU 1.
CHINWIKE CHIJIOKE CHINWIKE (L)
 
2.MIRIAM
MENKITI 		  The panel consists of Justice Kingsley Ude (Rtd) as Chairman, the
founding Director of Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL), Prof. Joy Ezeilo and the Comrade Osmond Ugwu as members representing the
Civil Society Organizations.
Other members of the panel include an Assistant
Commissioner of Police, ACP Ikechukwu Odokoro (Rtd);
representative of the youth, Charles Ogbu;
representative of students, Comrade Stephen Ani,
who is the Student Union President, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN).
Others are the State Coordinator, National Human Rights
Commission, Enugu State, Dr. Valentine Madubuko and
Mr Onochie Obuna, representing
the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, who serves as
secretary of the panel.
  		i. to receive and investigate
complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial killings:
ii to evaluate evidence
presented/other surrounding circumstances and draw conclusions as to the
validity of the complaint(s); and
lii. Recommend compensation and
other remedial measures, where appropriate.
  		The panel of inquiry in Ekiti was inaugurated on 22nd
October
  		Court
3 of the state High Court
 
The
panel meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 		  58
GOMBE 1.
ZAINAB ABDULMUMINI ABUBAKAR (L)
 
2. 		  Members
of the committee:
 
Hon.
Justice Sa’ad Muhammad (Rtd)   
Chairman
 
Barr.
Ibrahim M. Attahir         
 
CP
Stephen A. Audu (Rtd)      
 
Barr.
Ayuba Mohammed Shamsudeen       
 
Barr.
Caleb Ubale             
 
Barr.
Haruna Yelma         
 
Amb.
Ibrahim Yusuf 3000         
 
 
Barr.
Elizabeth Jalo Okochie        
 
Aliyu
Sa’ad Hassan             
 
 Dudu Mamman Manuga       
 
 Com. Alamin Ibrahim Mohammad   
 
 Abdussalam Muhammad             Secretary
 
  		The Terms of Reference of the Commission are amongst,
others to receive and investigate complaints from victims or the families of
victims and members of the public of allegations of human rights violations
by personnel of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and any other
Nigeria Police Unit or security agency in Gombe State
The committee is also to identify personnel of the disbanded Special
Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and any other Nigeria Police Unit or security
agency in Gombe State responsible for violating the human rights of any
person and to recommend to appropriate Federal or State Government agencies
appropriate sanctions, punishment or other penalties to be imposed on any personnel
responsible for violating the human rights of any person in Gombe State.
In addition, the committee is also mandated to identify
persons or group of persons who counselled, procured or sponsored acts of
violation of human rights committed by personnel of the disbanded Special
Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and any other Nigeria Police Units or security
agency in Gombe State and to recommend sanctions or remedial measures against
such person or group of persons. 		Gombe
state panel was inaugurated by the state Governor on the 31st of October 		    3
IMO 1.
EMMANUEL  OBASI (NL)
 
2.
HERBERT OFORMA (L)
07034294973
  		  Inaugural
meeting was held on 3rd of November,
 
The
17 members of the Imo State Judicial Commission on inquiry into Police
Brutality and Related Extra-Judicial killings led by Hon. Justice Florence
Duruoha-Igwe (Rtd)

 Evaluate
all cases presented before them and make recommendations to Government on
where compensations should be paid and also determine the appropriate
punishment for the Police officers or members of the disbanded SARS that
committed such crime, where necessary.
 
The
panel is to identify all those who have made claims of police brutality,
investigate them and make appropriate recommendations, including possible
compensations and sanctions

The panel is also to examine existing police structures in the country,
including the remuneration regime and makes recommendations for comprehensive
reforms in the police to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

 19th October, 2020 3
days a week at Hold High Court, Owerri.
Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 		  2
JIGAWA                
KADUNA 1.
SARAH ALALADE (L)
2.

 Samson
A. Audu Esq
1st
floor, Imam House,
NNN
Building,
Ahmadu
Bello Way, Kaduna
08038881968
  		Chairman:
Hon. Justice David Shiri Wyom (Rtd)

Members:
AIG Lawal Tanko (Rtd)Rebecca Sako John (CSO)Mustapha Jumare (CSO)Yakubu Umar Ibrahim (Student)Nathaniel Sheyi Bagudu (Youth) Inna Binta Audu (NHRC)

Secretary
Hajara Jibrin Abubakar (MOJ) rep the AG
 

Receive
and investigate complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial
killings;

1.2 Evaluate evidence presented with other surrounding circumstances and draw
conclusions on validity of complaints; and

1.3 Recommend compensation and other remedial measures where appropriate.

The Commission is given six months from the date of its inaugural sitting to
complete its assignment.

Kaduna
Panel of Enquiry inaugurated on the 19th Oct. 2020. 		Tuesdays,
Wednesdays & Thursdays
 
The
Secretariat is at General Hassan Usman Katsina House, Kawo
Kaduna 		In a statement made available to the
News Agency of Nigeria, by the secretary of the panel,
Hajara Jibrin Abubakar, the public is advised to submit the
petition/memoranda on or before 25 November, 2020, in 15 hard copies.
She said the petition/memoranda
should also be addressed to the Secretary, Judicial Panel of Inquiry into act
of police brutality and other related extra-judicial killings in Kaduna
State, former Protocol Office Building, General Hassan Usman Katsina House,
Kawo, Kaduna.
“All enquiries on the activities of the panel should be
addressed to the Secretary of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on email: panelofinquiry.policebrutality@gmail.com.
She noted that each
petition/memoranda should be accompanied have photographs attached, video
clips and or other material evidence, where available.
Abubakar also said each memorandum
should also state the name, telephone number and contact address of the
petitioner (s) who may be required to give oral evidence before the Judicial
Panel of Inquiry at the public sittings.
“Submission of petitions/memoranda
can be submitted at any of the following offices, Zone One: Ministry of
Justice Zonal Office, Dogarawa Zaria, Ministry of Justice Zonal office
Saminaka and all Local Government Secretariats (Office of the Secretary to
Local Government).
“Zone Two: Department of Citizens
Right, Ministry of Justice. Kaduna State Secretariat Independence Way Kaduna,
Judicial Panel of Inquiry Secretariat, General Hassan Usman Katsina House,
Kawo Kaduna,
All Local Government Secretariats, (Office of the Secretary to Local
Government) and National Human Rights Commission, Baron House Office Complex,
14A Muhmmad Buhari Way, Kaduna.
“Zone Three; Ministry of Justice
Zonal office Kafanchan, All Local Government Secretariats (Office of the
Secretary to Local Government).
  		Kaduna State Judicial
Panel Secretary, Hajaratu Mohammed, also confirmed to TheCable that the state
has received several petitions from indigenes.
Mohammed said although
three petitions were submitted directly to her office, the total number of
petitions received cannot be ascertained as the panel is yet to have its
inaugural sitting. She confirmed that some petitions have been received by
the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in the state and some other
offices at the local government level.
 
KANO                
KATSINA Idis
Mohammad
(CEO,
Sulhu Development Initiative)
idrismpyar@gmail.com
07063424263

 Name
of Firm or Branch: Katsina State NBA
Address:
21 Katsina Road P .O.Box 325 Funtua / 115. Yahaya Madaki Way Opposite Mani
House Katsina
State:
Katsina
Phone:
08050250003 08035879027 		Justice Abbas AbdulLahi Bawale of the state High Court as
its Chairman and Alhaji Ibrahim M. Daku of the Governor’s Office as secretary
with two gender-based representatives from the Civil Societies Organisation
and one representative of students as well as the State Coordinator of the
National Human Rights Commission.            		The terms of
reference of the commission as contained in the instrument establishing it
are; investigate and determine the constitutionality and the lawfulness of
the arrest, detention, interrogation, recovery and confiscation, and asses
the extend of injury and damage caused to lives and properties resulting from
SARS operation in Katsina State.
“Identify officers and men of SARS directly or
indirectly involved in the excesses, including extra-judicial actions and
ascertain the roles played by such officers and men of SARS and individuals
instigating, aiding or abating such extra-judicial actions.
“Make specific
recommendations as to what appropriate action to be taking on those found
responsible for the excesses and extra-judicial actions. Long and short-term
measures to prevent further occurrence of such excesses and extra-judicial
actions and the forms and manner of assistance, compensation or aid for the
victims of the excesses and extra-judicial actions and the families of the
victims”.
 
  		21st October, 2020   “Definitely by November 23, we shall begin public hearing from
Funtua zone and thereafter, move to Katsina and Daura zones.
‘We spent last week assessing the petitions, while for this
week, we shall formally write and summon both the complainants and the
defendants to the public hearings.
“By next week, we shall round up all public hearings after
which we shall write our report. We should be able to complete our assignment
within the stipulated time given us to do so
  		In  Funtua zone, we
received about 56 petitions as of now, these petitions range from extortion,
unlawful recovery of vehicles and what have you. While in Katsina zone, we
received just 5 petitions. And in the Daura zone, just Last week, we made a
courtesy call to the Emir of Daura on how to sensitise the people from that
area and to seek for  his assistance, he welcomed us and I assured us of
his support. We are expecting petitions from there too.
“For now, we have a total of 61 petitions and the Commission sat
through out last week, accessed all the petitions and identified the
complainants and also the defendants, which we expect them to also appear
before the panel for the purpose of public hearing.”
He therefore assured the public that the commission ensure to
do justice to all parties concern, adding that the panel will commence
on the 23rd of this month.
 
KEBBI                
KOGI 1.
EUNICE ABIMBOLA AGBOGUN (NL)
2. 		      17th October, 2020      
KWARA 1.
AJISEFINNI AYODEJI TAJUDEEN (NL)
2. 		      20th October, 2020      
LAGOS 1. EGBUONU NGOZI (L)
2.EMMANUEL IKULE (NL) 		      Lagos
Judicial Panel of Inquiry was inaugurated 
on Monday 19th of October, 2020 		Thrice
a week.
Tuesday,
Friday and Saturday at Lagos state court of Arbitration. 		Lagos released the email address of the Judicial
Panel of Inquiry for victims to submit petitions:
judicialpanelonSARS@lagosstate.gov.ng 		15
As
at 31st Ocotber to 7th November, 5 written petitions
and 5 oral petitions
78 petitions so far presented to Lagos Judicial Panel of
Inquiry. NONE related to deaths in Lekki. One week left before petition
window closes.
NASARAWA 1.
FATIMA R. EKUNDAYO (NL)
2. 		  Chairman:
Justice Badamasi Maina Rtd,

Members:
Nawani Aboki PhD,
HRH Lawrence Ayi
DCP Alakakpu
Shaibu Sani
Chia Nor
Mrs Aisha Idoma (NCWS)
Secretary:
Felix
Dza
 
 

. To receive and investigate
complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial killings;

ii. To evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of complaints; and

iii. To recommend compensation and other remedial measures.

The Commission is given six months from the date of its inaugural sitting to
complete its assignment.

Nasarawa
State Judicial Panel of Enquiry was inaugurated by Engineer Abdullahi A.
Sule, the Executive Governor of the State on 20th of October, 2020 		Mondays
to Fridays
 
The
Secretariat is at the State Ministry of Justice Lafia 		  16
 
The
chairman extended submission of memoranda to December 31, 2020 following
complaints from certain quarters on ignorance of the earlier November 9
deadline as the panel have 6 months to submit
NIGER 1.
TIJANI ABDULKAREEM (NL)
2.

   Chairman
Hon.
Justice Ishaku Usman
 
Secretary
Abdulrahim
Tariq
 
Legal Counsel
Baba
Aliyu Kutigi
 
Counsel
Ahmed
Yusuf Emu
Sarah
N. Gana
Abubakar
Mohammed Dyadya
 
Members
Hajiya
Zainab Ibrahim Kuchin Soniyan
Barr.
Adamu Usman
Dan’Azumi
Job Doma
Mrs
Abiola E. James
Mallam
Nuhu Mohammad
Bello
Barau Sheriff
Mr
Isah Aliyu Panti
Mr
Bukhari Yakubu Yarima
Lawal
Abulkadir Abugi
Musa
Mohammed
Idris
Abdu
Usman
Abubakar Baffa
 
  		  Niger
State Judicial Panel of Inquiry was inaugurated on Friday 23rd October, 2020
  		     
OGUN 1.
IGBODIPE OLUMIDE FIDELIS (NL)
2. 		  The committees are Judicial Panel
of Investigation, Special Security and Human Rights Committee, and Human
Rights Complaints Office.
Justice Solomon Olugbemi (rtd) is
the chairman of the Judicial Panel of Investigation which has the Chief State
Counsel at the State Ministry of Justice, Mrs Oluwatosin Ogundele, as its
secretary.
Its members are Olayinka Folarin
(Chairman, Ogun State Coalition of Civil Societies), Omonajevwe Abiri
(International Federation of Women Lawyers – FIDA), and Deputy Inspector
General of Police Babatunde Ogunyanwo (rtd).
Others are AbdulJabar Ayelagbe
(Chairman, National Youth Council, Ogun State Chapter), Bamgbose Tomiwa,
(NANS Chairman, Ogun State), and Aisekegbe Momodu (National Human Rights
Commission – NHRC, Ogun State).
On the other hand, Governor
Abiodun is the chairman of the Special Security and Human Rights Committee
which has heads of the security agencies in Ogun, as well as head of any
police special tactical unit charged with fighting armed robbery and other
violent crimes, as members.
Babatunde Adeluola is representing
the youth while representatives of the civil society are Peju Osoba of Child
First Welfare International, and Obatungashe Adebayo who is the deputy
national president of the Campaign for Democracy (CD). 		According to the statement, the
Committee is to receive and investigate complaints of police brutality, human
rights violations and related extra-judicial killings in the state.
It also has the mandate to
evaluate evidence presented and recommend compensation and other remedial
measures for victims, where appropriate
 
“This Committee is charged,
amongst others, with the task of ensuring the protection of the rights of
citizens by all security and law enforcement agencies; monitor the
prosecution of any officer indicted by the Presidential Panel on Police
Reforms; and entertain complaints of human rights violations from the State’s
Human Rights Complaints Office,” the statement added
Petitions :
1.
The State versus Inspector Wasiu Lawal – Murder trial coming up for hearing
on 10 November 2020 at the Ipokia Division of the High Court of Ogun
State……
2.
The State versus Okoi Obi – Manslaughter trial coming up for hearing on 2
December 2020 at the Ijebu-Ode Division of the High Court of Ogun State.
3.
The State versus Inspector Niyi Ogunsoro – Murder trial at the Abeokuta
Division of the High Court of Ogun State. Date of hearing to be communicated.
 
4.
The State versus Inspector Ahmed Mohammed – Murder charge ready to be filed
at the Ilaro Division of the High Court of Ogun State. Date of hearing to be
communicated after filing.
 
Additional
cases will be added as soon as charges to be filed against defendants are concluded.
 
  		17th October, 2020     The
sitting on November 15th revealed a total of 11 petitions
received. Evidence tendered include pictures, footage and cars with bullet
holes
ONDO JOSHUA
SEBIOTIMO  (L)
 
ALO MATINS 		    The
Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Station along Oda Road in Akure was burnt
down.
 
POSSIBLE
CASUALTIES RECORDED:
Two
police officers were killed in Ondo State
 a) One Police officer was mobbed in Ore,
Odigbo LGA while the other was burnt in his car at Ondo, Ondo West in last
week’s violence that engulfed the state in the aftermath of the ENDSARS
protest.
b)
A civilian casualty was one of the three-man gang that attempted to rob a new
generation bank in Ondo town.
 
GOVERNMENT
AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES DESTROYED:
1.
PDP Secretariat Office, Akure South LGA.
2.
APC Secretariat Office, Akure South LGA
3.
Many shuttle buses set on fire in Okitipupa LGA.
 
CURFEW:

Govenor
Rotimi Akeredolu imposed a 24 hour curfew in Ondo state which began at the
midnight of 21st Oct and the curfew lasted for two days
 

On
the 20th Oct., 2020, Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN
inaugurated a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to look into the allegation of
illegal activities of the officers of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad
(FSARS) in the state 		    10
OSUN 1.
BUKOLA IDOWU (NL)
2. 		  The panel members are as follows:
Akin Oladimeji Chairperson of the panel (Rtd. Judge of the
High Court)
2. Kemi Bello Secretary to the panel (Director of Public
Prosecutions, Osun)
3. Wasiu Oyedokun (Civil Society Organisation)
4. Ismail Abdul Aziz (Youth, Chairman National Youth Council
of Nigeria)
5. Grace Akinola (Academia)
6. Biodun Layonu, SAN (Lawyer)
7. Abayomi Ogundele Esq. (Lawyer, Rep, National Human rights
commission)
 8. Jide Akano (Rtd, DIG of Police)
Chief Jumoke Ogunkeyede (Social Activist)
10. Teslim Salaudeen (Youth, NAOSS President)
11. Com. Oluwasegun Idowu (Civil Society Organization)
12. Abdulraman Okunade (NBA Chairperson)
 
 
  		The mandate of the
panel was to investigate the brutality of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery
Squad (SARS) against some members of the public, said the panel would not act
as a regular court of law where law is strictly applied to cases; rather, it
would function as a fact-finding panel.
“This panel is not a
regular court of law where law is strictly applied to cases, rather, it is a
fact-finding panel. Therefore, it is the duty of every petitioner, and in fact,
all parties who present petitions and defence before this panel to bring all
facts and evidence in support of their cases before the panel.
  		22nd October, 2020   The panel also granted adjournments to the
petitioners and respondents in line with their request to ensure fair hearing

 5
The panel began the hearing with five
different petitions submitted by victims of police brutality and other human
rights violations
It also disclosed that it had received
another petition, making the petitions before it to be six, as the panel
chairman, Justice Akin Oladimeji said more petitions were underway.
OYO 1. KEHINDE ADEGBITE (L)
2.CHRISTIANA
BOLANLE OMIDIJI 		  The
panel has Hon. Justice B. O Adeniji (Rtd) as the Chairman
 
Secretary
Mrs
O.O Ogundele
 
Members of the panel
Prof.
J.O Akintayo
Mr
W.F Odutayo
N.O
Sulaiman
Mrs
M.Y Kolawole
Hon.
Babs Oduyoye
Mrs
M Badmus
Miss
O Akintayo
Falowo
Saheed
Agbeja
Adebobola.
 
The
members of the panel are drawn from the Legal Community, National Human Right
Commission, the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP), the National Youth
Council of Nigeria, Youth representatives of ENDSARS Protesters and the
Community.
  		The
panel was constituted pursuant of Section 2 of the Oyo state Commission of
Inquiry Law cap 32 of the Law of Oyo state 2000 which empowers the Governor
to set up commission of inquiry.
 
Terms
of reference shall investigate cases of allegations of Police brutality and
extrajudicial killings. The panel has further called the citizens to come
forward with complaints and memoranda stating the facts of alleged complaints
of Police brutality and extra judicial killings within Oyo state as the
judicial panel has three months from the date of its inauguration to submit
its report and has the following terms of reference;
“The
judicial panel will also evaluate the evidence presented as well as other
surrounding circumstances and draw conclusions to the validity of the
complaints. The judicial panel will also recommend compensation and other
remedial measures where appropriate. 		The
panel was inaugurated on Wednesday, 11th November, 2020 at the
Government House of Assembly, Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo state.
  		Seating
days are two days in a week with about 10 cases filed as at the day of report
submission
 
Venue
for the seating will be Government Secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo state.
 
Though
the seating may also be cancelled if necessary. 		  50
PLATEAU 1.
MAURICE GUPAR (NL)
2.
Get Rita to support 		      18th October, 2020     44
RIVERS 1.
KEVIN AKUMAZI UDOKA (NL)
2.
Barr. Kalu Mecha
08033401548
kalumm@yahoo.com
Kalu
& Co Legal practitions
NO
55 market road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt.
  		  The
Panel Members are:
Hon. Justice C.I.Uriri
(rtd)-ChairmanMrs Florence Amiesimaka (FIDA)Tonye Ibisiki, Esq, (Nigerian Bar Association)Karl Chinedu Uchegbu( Civil Society)Chijioke Ihunwo(Youth Group)Rev. Richard Opara(Religious Group)Mrs Bella Ebeku( Women Group)Dr. George Nwaeke(Secretary) andBarr. Somiete Inko-Tariah                ( Counsel to the Commission)

 

1. Ascertain and identify the remote and immediate
causes of alleged acts of violence, torture, brutality, murder and violation
of fundamental human rights of citizens committed by officers men and
operatives of the Nigeria Police force, particularly Special Anti-Robbery
Squad (F-SARS) in Rivers State.
2. Ascertain whether any of the officers, Men or
operatives of the Nigeria Police force, particularly Special Anti-Robbery
Squad (F-SARS) involved in any acts of violence, torture, brutality, murder
and violation of fundamental human rights and/or any atrocities in Rivers
state was sponsored, counselled and/or procured by any person, group of persons,
or officer of Rivers State Government by whatever designation called.
3. Identify the person or group of persons who
counselled, procured and/or sponsored alleged acts of violence, torture,
brutality, murder, and/or violation of rights of citizens committed by
officers men and operatives of the Nigeria Police force, particularly Special
Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) in Rivers State.
4. Identify the officers, men and operatives of the
Nigeria Police force, particularly Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) who
carried out, committed and/ or participated in the commission of alleged acts
of violence, torture, brutality, murder and/or violation of fundamental human
rights of citizens including other atrocities in Rivers State.
5. Identify the victims of the said acts of violence,
torture, brutality, murder, violation of fundamental human rights and/or
committed by officers, Men and/or operatives of the Nigeria Police force,
particularly Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) in Rivers State.
6. Ascertain the motive if any of the officers, Men
and/or operatives of the Nigeria Police force, particularly Special
Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) who participated in the commission of alleged
acts of violence, torture, murder, brutality and violation of fundamental
human rights and/or other atrocities that occurred in Rivers State.
7. Ascertain whether any of the victims of the alleged
acts of violence, torture, brutality and violation of fundamental human
rights and/or other atrocities is being held in detention of custody and the
identity of such victim and place of detention.
8. Ascertain if any public or private facility was
damaged or confiscated by alleged acts of violence, torture, brutality,
murder, violation of fundamental human rights and/or other atrocities that
occurred in Rivers state and the degree of such damage.
9. Make appropriate recommendations to Government on
measures and means of preventing the occurrence of such acts of violence,
torture, brutality, murder, and violation of fundamental human rights by
officers, Men and/or operatives of the Nigeria Police force, particularly Special
Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) in Rivers State.
10. Make appropriate recommendations on how to hold
every officer and operative of the Nigeria Police force, particularly Special
Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) involved in the alleged acts of violence,
torture, brutality, murder, and violation of fundamental human rights in
Rivers state to account for such acts.
11. Recommend appropriate sanctions, punishment or
other penalties to be imposed on the perpetrators of the said acts of
violence, torture, murder, and violation of fundamental human rights and/or
other atrocities that occurred in Rivers State and/or any person whether
government official or not, found to have subverted any extant law or
regulation or was in re-election of duty.
12. Make other appropriate recommendations based on
their findings as the commission may consider appropriate in the
circumstance.
13. Submit its Report to the Governor of Rivers State
within Sixty (60) days from the date of its first sitting.
  		Rivers
State Judicial Panel was inaugurated by the Governor on October 22, 2020 		     
SOKOTO                
TARABA 1.
RAYMOND ENOCH (NL)
2. 		  This is sequel to the directive by the National Economic
Council NEC in its meeting of Thursday October fifteen, twenty twenty to all
states to probe Police brutality and killings.
 
The
event which took place at the premises of Government House, Jalingo has
Justice Christopher D. Awubra as the Chairman and the following as members of
the panel;
CSP
Shawulu Kaboson – MemberDr.
Joseph GimbaBarr.
Aminu Adamu SaboKarkaji
Dan AdiMr
Samuel TaroYakubu
Garpha UsmanRepresentative
of Students unionRepresentative
of CANRepresentative
of Muslim CouncilBarr.
Elihu Pheedami Eskenah State council is to serve as Help desk officer for
complaints and petitions.

 
 

The
Panel also has the following Terms of Reference:
To
examine the causes of persistent and rampant cases of Police brutality and
killings in Taraba State and in Nigeria as a whole from the perspective of
the institutional weaknesses of the Police, perception of the general public
about role of the Police, and psychological disposition of the individual
Police officer.To
ascertain the extent of the intervention of the Judiciary (Courts) in
reducing the frequent cases of Police brutality and killings in the State.To
identify lapses in our legal system, if any, that aid Police brutality and
killings in Taraba State and recommend appropriate amendments.To
identify the Police officers and men of other Security Agencies involved in
Police brutality and killings in Taraba State.To
ascertain the total and actual number of victims of Police brutality and
killings in the State.Make
recommendations to the State Government on the modalities for the
establishment of Victims Support Fund to enable the payment of monetary
compensation to deserving Victims.Ascertain
the amount of compensation payable to surviving Victims or their heirs in the
case of persons who died as a result of Police brutality and killings.Make
recommendations to the State Government on modalities for the establishment
of the State-based Special Security Committee.Make
recommendations to the State Government on modalities for the establishment
of the State-based Human Rights Committee.Make
recommendations to the State Government on the establishment of the Special
Committee on the new Police Tactical Units and all other Security Agencies in
the State.Make
recommendations on how best Police formations and other Security Agencies in
the State shall consistently protect human rights.Consider
any other Matter that is incidental to these Terms of Reference and make
further recommendations of measures that will assist government in tackling
Police brutality and killings in future in the State and the country as a
whole.

 

The
Panel of Inquiry was inaugurated on 26th October 2020 		State
secretariat Conference Hall of the Bureau for Local Government and
Chieftaincy Affairs 		  11
YOBE                
ZAMFARA                
FCT
ABUJA 		1.
CHUKWUMA EJERENWA (L)
2. 		Barr.
Folarin Aluko
08038601052
  		FCT-Abuja
Judicial Panel of Enquiry Members.
1.         Honourable Justice Suileman Galadima
(Rtd) Chairman.
2.         Abubakar Yakuru- Member.
3.         Tijani Muhamed – Member.
4.         Just Agonmuo – Member.
5.         Lilian- Member.
6.         Ibrahim- Member.
7.         Gambau- Member.
8.         John Ikoku Martins – Member.
9.         Mr. Mubaramayawa- Member.
10.       Hillary Ogbonna – Secretary. 		The terms of reference for the Judicial Panel is to receive
and investigate complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial
killings; evaluate evidence presented/other surrounding circumstances, and
draw conclusions as to the validity of the complaints; and recommend
compensation and other remedial measures, where appropriate.
The council said the panel’s assignment should
be concluded within a maximum of six months unless it shows convincing reasons
why the governor of the state should allow an extension. 		   FCT High Court.   Chairman of the panel, Justice Suleiman Galadima, revealed
that a total of 148 petitions have been received so far. And whoever feels
like withdrawing his or her petition is free to do so.
The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Tony
Ojukwu, said among several recommendations, 33 officers have been listed for
prosecution while 35 recommended for dismissal.
The first two petitions heard after the inauguration is that
of Bello Akubuokwu who alleged threat to his life and that of Francis Ogbaji
over his arbitrary detention, torture, and inhuman treatment by the men of
the defunct SARS.