EndSARS Protest: Fintiri Sets Up 11-Man Panel to Investigate SARS Activities in Adamawa

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The Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has set up, an eleven-man judicial panel of inquiry to look into the alleged question police brutality by the members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Adamawa state.

The panel, based on its terms of reference is tasked to investigate cases of extra-judicial killings, human rights violations, unlawful detention and incidences of deaths of suspects in police custody and it is expected to submit its findings within six months.

This is contained in a press statement issued by the press secretary to the governor, Humwashi Wonosikou and made available to Daily Rendezvous, in Yola, Adamawa.

The statement said, "Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the composition of an Eleven Member Judicial Panel of Inquiry into alleged brutality of the Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Adamawa State.

"This is pursuant to the directives of the National Economic Council following the nationwide protest against the security squad.

"The membership of the panel is drawn from the Judiciary, Civil Society Organizations, Security, Youth, Religious and Students representative."

Spelling out the mandate of the panel it said, "The panel has as its terms of reference among others to receive and investigate complaints on Police brutality or related extra-judicial killings, evaluate evidences and establish nature of the abuses.

"It is to also establish whether or not there are individuals in custody and reason why they are kept in custody, establish whether they have been arraigned in court as well as establish how many died in custody.

"The panel is to also establish incidences of financial and material extortions, damages caused and determine any compensation to be paid to the victims or their relations."

Members of the panel include, "Justice Adamu Hobon (Rtd) as Chairman and Permanent Secretary Security as Secretary has six months from the date of inauguration to submit its report.

"Other members of the Panel include, AIG Ibrahim Baba Ahmed (Rtd), Barr. Samuel Yaumande (Solicitor General), representative of Ministry of Justice, Japheth Tonmwaso representing CAN, Wakili Usman Ibrahim, MCN, Grace Mamza, representative of Human Rights Commission, James Kamale, representative of Students body, Ajeni Delo, representative of Youth Organizations, Nafisatu Bala, representing of Civil Society, and Tanee Kabiru Bitoko, representative of Civil Society.

"While congratulating the members of the Judicial Panel for making the list, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri challenged them to ensure decorum in the process as men and women of proven integrity found worthy to undertake the onerous task."

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