The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday,
released the names of police officers being prosecuted for various human rights
violations across the State.
Sanwo-Olu said the prosecution was part of efforts of his
administration to end police brutality in the State.
He disclosed the list in a series of tweets, via his
verified Twitter handle.
According to the governor: “Good morning Lagos,
“Today seems like a good day to get on to the work of
rebuilding Lagos and ending police brutality.
“To show our commitment to the latter, here is a list of
ongoing prosecution of police officers for offences related to the violation of
human rights in Lagos.
“State of Lagos v. 1. Insp. Surulere Irede 2. Sgt. Sunday
Ogunyemi 3. Corp. Hezekiah Babatunde – Manslaughter. Adjourned to 13/11/2020.
Justice Ogunsanya
“The State of Lagos v. Ogunyemi Olalekan – Murder. Adjourned
to 5/11/2020. Hon Justice Coker.
“State of Lagos v. Sgt. Gbanwuan Isaac – Grievous Bodily
Harm. Set for arraignment. Justice Sholadoye.
“State of Lagos v. Aminu Joseph – Murder. Adjournment date
to be announced. Hon Justice Nicole Clay.
“State of Lagos v. Sgt. Alechenu Benedict – Armed Robbery.
Arraigned. Hon Justice Coker.
“State of Lagos v. Sgt. Adebayo Abdullah – Involuntary
Manslaughter. Adjourned to 28/11/2020. Hon Justice Coker.
“State of Lagos v. Insp. A Mohammed and 2 ORS – Armed
Robbery. Adjourned to 10/11/2020. Hon Justice Sonaike.
“State of Lagos v. Matthew Ohansi – Murder. Adjourned to
19/11/2020.”
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