Rivers judicial commission of inquiry ends sitting on #EndSARS
The Rivers Judicial Commission of inquiry against police brutality on Tuesday ended its sitting in Port Harcourt.
The judicial commission began hearing on November 24, 2020.
On October 22, 2020, Governor Nyesom Wike inaugurated the panel chaired by retired Justice Chukwunoye Uriri.
The commission was borne out of the federal government’s directive that states should set up a judicial panel to hear cases of police brutality, in the wake of the #EndSARS protests (a campaign against police brutality and extortion) across the country.
On October 20, 2020, the Nigerian Army was accused of killing dozens of unarmed protesters at the Lekki toll gate. The military denied the allegation.Â
Peoples Gazette learnt the panel received 187 petitions, struck out 76 cases for lack of competence which included cases already in court and cases outside of the commission’s jurisdiction, and 94 petitions were reserved for conference hearing.
Mr. Uriri said the reports and the reserved petitions, including recommendations, would be submitted to the government for consideration and action.
Victims of police brutality and their relatives in Rivers are either seeking compensation from the police for torture, return of corpses of loved ones as well as the release of those still in prison.
However, the Gazette also learnt that people in the state pointed out that the number of days the commission’s hearing was short.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Focus on criminals, stop targeting journalists, CPJ tells Nigerian security agencies
She also pointed out harsh bail requirements imposed on journalists, describing Mr Ugagbe’s bail conditions as “utterly punitive.”
Education
Tinubu upgrades Nasarawa poly to university
Mr Onanuga said the approval followed a proposal by Senator Ahmed Aliyu, who represents the Nasarawa West Senatorial District.
Lagos
Lagos govt signs agreement to automate vehicle registration
Mr Osiyemi said the initiative would simplify and speed up vehicle registration by eliminating cumbersome processes.
States
Three rescued, one body recovered as building collapses in Kano
The PRO attributed the collapse to the use of poor and substandard building materials.
NationWide
FG calls for stronger African collaboration to combat illicit wealth, transnational corruption
Mr Fagbemi added that the recovery and transparent management of proceeds of crime remained a key pillar of the country’s anti-corruption policy.
Heading 2
FG reiterates commitment to ensuring safe return of Nigerians from South Africa
“The last evacuation flight, which is expected to bring home approximately 300 of our nationals, is expected to arrive in Nigeria next week,” Mr Ebienfa said.
