November 17, (THEWILL) – The United Nations (UN) has urged the Federal and Lagos State governments to implement the recommendations of the report of the Panel of Inquiry on Police brutality and other related matters.
In a statement on Tuesday by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon said the report of the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution is welcomed.
Kallon said: “I welcome the submission to the Lagos State Governor, H.E. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, of the reports of the judicial panel on claims of brutality and shooting in the Lekki area of Lagos State, during the 2020 EndSARS protests.”
He noted that the submission of the findings of the judicial panel would accelerate the process of justice and accountability.
Kallon however added: “I urge the government to implement the recommendations of the judicial panel of inquiry to rebuild trust and start the process of healing and reconciliation.”
