By our reporter| The Nigeria Governors Forum has called for a judicial panel of inquiry to review cases of police brutality, especially by operatives of the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad across the country.
The governors also urged the #EndSARS protesters to end the protests as the agitation is being hijacked by hoodlums.
The governors position was contained in a communique issued at the end of their 20th emergency virtual meeting held on Sunday night.
According to the communique signed by the NGF Chairman, and Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi, the governors arrived at their position after deliberating extensively on the nationwide protests, riots, and demonstrations.
The comminique read in part, “Governors thereafter Resolved to: Activate a Judicial Panel of Enquiry to receive all cases of police brutality by officers of the disbanded SARS Unit. Each State is also expected to kickstart a compensation mechanism for all victims.
“Endorse the call by demonstrators for improved governance predicated on an enforcement regime that takes into cognisance the fundamental human rights and liberties of all citizens in the country;
“Act on all the Demands made by the EndSARS protesters raising some concerns with the shifting nature of the demands which creates uncertainty on the exact expectations and ultimate goal;
“Finally, appeal for the call off of protests as a continuation grossly exposes the fragile economic fundamentals of the country; particularly as criminal elements and hoodlums have hijacked the protests by maiming innocent citizens, looting and destroying properties.”
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