#EndSARS: FG to setup judicial panels of inquiry to investigate cases of police brutality and extrajudicial killings

 

As Nigerians continue to clamor for an end to police brutality, the Federal government has set up Judicial panels of inquiry to receive and investigate complaints of police brutality or related extrajudicial killings by the police.

 

The decision was taken at the National Economic Council NEC which was chaired by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, October 15. Bashir Ahmad, Personal Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this on his Twitter handle.

 

He wrote

 

''The National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by VP Osinbajo, has directed the immediate establishment of Judicial Panels of Inquiry to receive and investigate complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial killings, the assignment to be concluded within 6 months (max.).

From today’s NEC Meeting, chaired by VP. • Judicial Panels of Inquiry formed to investigate police brutality. • Panels have 6 months to complete assignment. • Council directs governors to immediately establish a Special Victims Fund to compensation victims of brutality.''

 

I was given false information - Falz says as he turns down FG's youth virtual town hall meeting on police brutality

 

Nigerian singer, Falz has turned down being one of the panelist of a youth virtual town hall meeting on police brutality organized by the federal government. 

 

The singer who noted that he was given false information about the town hall meeting, added that there is no need for it as the agenda of the #EndSARS meeting is clear. 

 

Falz tweeted; 

 

I will not be on this panel. I was given false information. Plus there is no need for all this please!! The agenda is clear #5for5 #SARSMUSTEND

 

Nigerian Muslims observe Friday prayers at the#EndSARS protest locations in Lekki and Alausa while the non-Muslims maintained silence to allow them pray (videos/photos)

 

Muslim youths said Friday prayers today at some End SARS protest locations in Lagos State.

 

Protesters gathered at Lekki toll gate and Alausa, Ikeja, to continue the protest today, October 16, and when it was time for Jumat prayers they gave way for the Muslims to say their prayers while the non-Muslims stood around and maintained silence.

 

Below are photos and videos from the Lekki and Alausa protest locations.

 

 

 

Singer, Kizz Daniel leads #EndSARS protest in Abeokuta days after being called out for staying mute about the campaign (video)

 

Earlier today, Kizz Daniel led a peaceful EndSARS protest against police brutality in the country. 

 

The protest took place at his hometown in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and it comes days after angry Nigerians on Twitter called out the singer along with other celebrities for staying mute over the trending #EndSARS campaign. 

 

Watch video from the protest below.

 

Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo joins the #EndSARS campaign (Photos)

 

Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has joined the the ongoing #EndSARS campaign against police brutality in Nigeria. 

 

The former Super Eagles forward was pictured holding a handwriting note with the inscription which read: #EndSARS#, #EndPoliceBrutality#, #Nigeria#.'

 

Woman gives #EndSARS protest organizers "24 hours" to account for how money generated for the protest has been spent (video)

 

A woman took to the stage at the #EndSARS protest in Lekki to demand that those gathering money for the protests release the funds in 24 hours.

 

She stated that a lot of people have made donations to fund the protests but the work being done isn't commensurate to the amount generated for the protests.

 

She said it's not by sending food and water to protest grounds in major locations like Lekki. She said protesters in other locations across Nigeria should benefit from the funds too.

 
Her statement has divided opinions as some accuse her of trying to show seeds of discord. Other pointed out that the organizers have been transparent and have been giving account of how the money is spent.

 

However, some stood by her and said she's only asking for accountability.

 

Below is the video and also Twitter reactions.

 

 

One allegedly killed and many others injured as hoodlums attack #EndSARS protesters in Edo (photos/videos)

 

One man has allegedly been killed and about 17 others injured after #endSARS protesters clashed with thugs in Edo state today October 16.

 

The protesters had gathered at Ring road in Edo state to stage their peaceful protest to demand an end to police brutality and an end to SARS when the thugs attacked them. A yet-to-be-identified man was killed while several others were injured.

 

 

The protesters marched to the state government house where they were received by the deputy governor of the state, Philip Shuaibu, who vowed to ensure the hoodlums were arrested.

 

Watch videos from the scene below