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ABIA PANEL: Panel Exhausts Cases, Set For Recommendations | SEE DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Apr 20, 2021

The Abia State Panel of Judicial Inquiry on Police Brutality and Extra Judicial Killing, today, April 20, 2021, ended its hearing sessions.

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Following the #EndSARS, the Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, on October 26, 2020, set up a 16-man panel headed by Justice SN Imo (rtd), to look into alleged brutality and extra judicial killings by security personnel in the State from 2015 to date.

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At the inauguration, the panel was given 12 weeks to submit a comprehensive report on their investigation and findings.

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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu had regretted the destruction on properties in the State during the #EndSARS protest. He urged the youth to desist from further damages and destruction.

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Calling it a wrap today, Justice Imo thanked all who participated in the sessions and promised that the panel will ensure that proper recommendations are made and justice is served to affected complainants.

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The panel adjourned today for further recommendation on all complaints brought before the panel.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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