The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry investigating cases of Police brutality and human rights abuses by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad has officially ended its assignment, the Nation reported.
The Panel chairman, Justice Doris Okuwobi, however disclosed that the long-awaited report of the October 20, 2020 Lekki tollgate ‘shootings’ is still being prepared.
Okuwobi stated that the investigation of the incident, including the taking of evidence and exhibits, had been completed.
The judge emeritus assured petitioners that the panel’s recommendations would include compensation to victims, if any, of the Lekki Tollgate incident.
Justice Okuwobi assured that police victims of the violence, if any, would also be recommended for compensation.
she was also quick to add that untreated or inconclusive petitions, will be sent to the supervising Lagos State Ministry of Justice, which may set up a human rights body to handle them.
