The Lagos State Government has rejected one of the recommendations of the panel it set up to probe police brutality.
The panel, which was inaugurated last year, submitted its report to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu two weeks ago.
However, shortly after the report was submitted, a leaked version went into circulation.
In the leaked report, the panel indicted the military and the police.
It also said nine persons were killed at the Lekki tollgate, recommending that the toll plaza should be named after EndSARS while the victims should be honoured.
The panel also recommended that October 20 every year should be made toll free at the scene of the incident in honor of the victims who were reportedly killed.
However, the Lagos government rejected the recommendation of the panel on the killings, citing inconsistencies.
“Lagos State Government accepts 11 out of the 32 recommendations made by the JPI in its report of 15th November 2021, rejected one (1) and accepted 6 (six) with modifications,” the document reads.
“Fourteen (14) recommendations fall outside the powers of Lagos State Government and will be forwarded to the Federal Government for consideration,” Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information, said in a statement.
