By DAPO FALADE
The last is yet to be heard about #EndSARS protest that rocked some parts of the country last October as the Oyo State government will, from Tuesday, next week, commence public hearing on the petitions of alleged police brutality and victimisation during the protest in the state.
The 12-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by Governor Seyi Makinde will hold the hearing, following the conclusion of preliminary analysis of complaints and petitions submitted by victims of police brutality/victimisation, at the House of Chiefs, Oyo State House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Ibadan from 9a.m. daily.
According to a public notice signed by the secretary to the panel, Mr. H.T. Salami, all petitioners and respondents had been served with hearing notices and they are expected to appear before the panel on the date contained in their respective hearing notices.
The panel, which warned members of the public coming to the hearing to adhere strictly to COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, asked members of the public who might have enquiries to direct same to the secretary of the panel through Phone Number 07014868686 or via email: reportpolice@mail.oyostate.gov.ng.
“The general public is hereby informed that the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has graciously approved the constitution of a 12-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry to look at the petitions submitted by victims of police brutality and victimisation in the State.
“The governor inaugurated the panel on Friday, 10th November, 2020 with the following terms of reference: to receive and investigate complaints of police brutality or related extrajudicial killings;
“To evaluate evidence presented/other surrounding circumstances and draw conclusions as to the validity of the complaints; to recommend compensation and other remedial measures, where appropriate.
“The panel has, therefore, concluded the preliminary analysis of the submitted complaints/petitions and the public hearing of the panel will commence on Tuesday, 26 January, 2020, at the House of Chiefs, Oyo State House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Ibadan from 9.00a.m. daily.
“All the petitioners and the respondents have been served with hearing notices and are expected to appear before the Panel on the date contained in the respective hearing notices.
“All enquiries are to be directed to the The Secretary of the Panel through Phone Number 07014868686 or via email address: reportpolice@mail.oyostate.gov.ng.
“Please, note that all members of the public coming to the hearing are expected to adhere strictly with the COVID-19 pandemic protocols and guidelines,” the public notice read.
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