#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu Arrest 4 Policemen Who Brutalized Protesters, Sets Up Investigative Panel

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has arrested the four policemen who brutalized youths protesting against the extrajudicial activities of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) at the Area C Command Police Station in the Surulere area of the state.

The governor who disclosed this on Thursday while addressing Lagosians on the ongoing EndSARS protest in Lagos, said he has set up a 7 man panel that will verifiable cases of police brutality or fatality for compensation.

According to Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos Commissioner of Police arrested the officers involved in brutalising protesters at the surulere protest venue and an orderly room trial has begun.

The officers are; Inspector Bagou Michael; Inspector Ekpoudom Etop; Sgt Nnamdi Majura & Sgt. Akinyemi Benson. They are facing orderly room trials immediately and be rest assured that we will follow up on these trials.

“After meetings with the President, IGP, Lagos CP and the NGF today, I will like to sòrò soke about what we are immediately doing in Lagos to build trust, #EndPoliceBrutality and ensure we don’t have to address these issues again.,” he added.

“It’s a time of sober reflection in Lagos and indeed across the country. It has taken a powerful youth led action to drive reform and hopefully begin the process that truly delivers a citizen friendly police. I just had a press briefing and I will like to share some points here.

“Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS In Lagos: We have setup a 7 man panel that will ensure that all those with verifiable cases of SARS brutality or fatality receive compensation.

“The Panel will be chaired by retired Justice Doris Okuwobi. Other members are: Mr. Ebun Adegboruwa, SAN (representing the Civil Society); Rtd. DIG Taiwo Lakanu (a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police); Ms Patience Udoh (representing the Civil Society); Mr. Segun Awosanya (Human Rights Activist); Mrs. Olutoyin Odusanya (Director, Citizens Mediation Center); as well as a rep/member of the youth-led protest and a representative of the Human Rights Commission.

“We have also set up a panel to look into all cases of police brutality and fatality and have set up a N200m compensation fund. I will make all announcements shortly. Once again, I apologise to any protester that has faced brutality during any of the protests days.

“We are setting up a help desk for the complaints and petitions to the panel. From next week, you will be able to reach them directly on these dedicated numbers; 0901 051 3203; 3204 and 3205”, he said.

KanyiDaily had earlier reported how the men of the Nigerian Police Force allegedly killed four #EndSARS protesters in Surulere, Lagos State.