Kaduna govt gives commission 6 months to probe police brutality

The acting governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, has given the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into police brutality six months to conclude its work and submit its report.

The acting governor who inaugurated the commission on Monday in Kaduna, noted that the demand for accountability in policing was a national issue and should be dealt with in good time.

Balarabe explained that the federal and state governments had endorsed the demand for reforms to policing, and described the constitution of the commission as a firm signal that impunity would not be tolerated.

She said the inquiry was aimed at establishing accountability for unlawful conduct by police personnel.

The acting governor further said the commission would create “a platform for victims and their families to receive redress for their pains and losses.” (NAN)