•Queries Force legal officer
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has directed immediate investigations into a suit purportedly challenging the legality of the States’ Judicial Panel of Inquiry, investigating allegations of police brutality and human rights abuses by citizens against officers of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The order, it was gathered, was issued by the Police boss, following the backdrop of trending reports in the media alleging that the Nigeria Police Force has embarked on a legal battle to stop the judicial panels instituted by state governors across the states.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, IGP Adamu 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.
“Meanwhile, the Force Legal Officer has been queried and may face further sanctions if found guilty of dereliction of duty,” the statement noted.
Mba added: “The IGP reiterates 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.”
