The United States government has welcomed the conclusion of
work by the Lagos State Panel for victims of SARS related abuses and other
matters.
The judicial body investigated petitions on Police brutality
as well as Army’s invasion and shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20,
2020 during End SARS protests.
The panel chairman, Justice Doris Okuwobi (retired)
submitted the report at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday.
Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu received the findings,
recommendations and set up a four-member committee.
The team led by Attorney-General and Commissioner for
Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), will come up with a White Paper in two
weeks.
Sanwo-Olu promised that the state government’s action would
be guided by the law and in the public interest.
In a statement on Tuesday, the US Mission in Nigeria said
America awaits the response from President Muhammadu Buhari government and
Lagos authorities.
The Embassy said official actions are part of a process that
represents an important mechanism of accountability regarding the EndSARS
protests and the events at the tollgate.
“Those events led to serious allegations against some
members of the security forces”, the statement reads.
“We look forward to the Lagos State and federal governments
taking suitable measures to address those alleged abuses as well as the
grievances of the victims and their families.”
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