POlice Orders Withdrawal Of Suit Challenging Legality Of States Judicial Panel of Inquiry
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has ordered for the immediate discontinuation and withdrawal of the suit challenging the legality of the States’ Judicial Panel of Inquiry into alleged brutality by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
According to a statement made available to newsmen by Frank Mba , Force Public Relations Officer on Friday, the IGP’s order, was sequel to the outcome of investigations into the role played by the Force Legal Section in the institution of the said suit.
Recall that the IGP had yesterday, 3rd December, 2020, ordered a probe into the alleged involvement of the Force Legal Section in the attempt to halt the ongoing States’ Judicial Panel inquiries into the activities of the defunct SARS.
Meanwhile, the IGP reassures citizens that the Force remains committed to the course of justice at all times and will not allow anybody to constitute a ‘brick-wall’ to the ongoing reform processes of the Force.
Adamu, on Thursday had directed immediate investigations into a suit purportedly challenging the legality of the States’ Judicial Panel of Inquiry, investigating allegations by citizens against officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The IGP, who gave the order on the heels of trending reports in the media, 3rd December, 2020, expressed the disapproval of the Force Management Team on the matter and ordered investigations into the alleged role of the Force Legal Section including its Head.
The Force Legal Officer had been queried and may face further sanctions if found guilty of dereliction of duty.
The IGP reiterated the commitment of the Force to fulfilling all its obligations with regards to the disbandment of the defunct SARS, the ongoing Judicial Panels and all other police reforms.
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