The newly inaugurated Judicial Panel of Investigation in Ogun State yesterday called on victims of police brutality, human rights violations, and extra judicial killings, to speak out by channelling their complaints to the panel.
The Media officer of the panel, Femi Osipitan on Thursday said the complaints which would take the form of petitions can be submitted directly at the Magistrate Court 1, opposite Customary Court of Appeal, Isabo, Abeokuta not later than the 18th day of November.
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He said the petitions could also be sent via through an online e-mail address, [email protected] which would be opened twenty-four (24) hours.
Osipitan quoted the Chairman, Judicial Panel of Investigation, Justice Solomon Olugbemi to have assured that the panel will evaluate evidence presented and circumstantial details towards drawing conclusions as to the validity of the complaints.
According to him, the panel also promised to recommend compensation and other remedies where appropriate.
“Justice Olugbemi added that the panel would identify all officers responsible in any way for the abuse of victims and recommend appropriate prosecution, assuring that recommendations on how to ensure that security personnel no longer abuse the rights of citizens would also be made available to the state government.
“Affirming that the state government under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun has zero tolerance for police brutality, the Chairman assured that government is committed to ensuring that rights of all persons within the state are respected and protected by security agents,” Osipitan said.
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