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ENDSARS: IGP orders probe of suit challenging states’ judicial panel

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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 by citizens against officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

According to a statement issued on Thursday by Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba (DCP)the IGP, who gave the order on the heels of trending reports in the media, on Thursday 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.

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Meanwhile, the Force Legal Officer has been queried and may face further sanctions if found guilty of dereliction of duty, the statement added.

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, the statement said.