Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), has ordered an investigation of the suit challenging the legality of the judicial panels set up by state governors to probe allegations of police brutality and human rights abuses.
After the #EndSARS protests, in
October, the national economic council (NEC) had directed governors to
establish judicial panels as means of getting justice for all victims of police
brutality and their families.
But on Thursday, the police legal
department filed a suit in a federal high court in Abuja through its counsel,
O.M Atoyebi, arguing that the establishment of panels violates the constitution
and section 21 of the tribunals of inquiry act.
Atoyebi also asked the court to
restrain the defendants from conducting any investigation or setting up panels
to probe the affairs of the police.
Reacting to the development, the
IGP expressed disapproval, saying the force will not stop in ensuring that
victims get justice.
In a statement signed by Frank
Mba, police spokesman, the IGP said the officer responsible for suit has been
queried and may be sanctioned “if found guilty of dereliction of duty”.
“The Inspector General of Police,
IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has directed immediate investigations into a suit
purportedly challenging the legality of the States’ Judicial Panel of Inquiry,
investigating allegations by citizens against officers of the defunct Special
Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS),” the statement read.
“The IGP, who gave the order on
the heels of trending reports in the media, today 3rd December, 2020, expressed
the disapproval of the Force Management Team on the matter and ordered
investigations into the alleged role of the Force Legal Section including its
Head. Meanwhile, the Force Legal Officer has been queried and may face further
sanctions if found guilty of dereliction of duty.
“The IGP reiterates the
commitment of the Force to fulfilling all its obligations with regards to the
disbandment of the defunct SARS, the ongoing Judicial Panels and all other
police reform.”
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