Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has inaugurated an 8 member judicial panel of inquiry into human rights violation, police brutality, and other related extrajudicial killings in the state.
The panel headed by a former chief judge of the State, Justice Adam Onum will receive and investigate complaints of police brutality, evaluate evidence received, and recommend appropriate compensation or other remedial measures were appropriate.
The 8 member panel has a 6-month time frame from its initial sitting to submit its findings.
Governor Ortom, noted that in line with the resolutions of the National Economic Council, Benue State would soon set up the Special Security and Human Rights Committee to monitor activities of the Special or Tactical units to be established by the Nigeria Police Force.
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Retired Justice Adam Onum on behalf of other members, thanked the Governor for the trust to carry out the task and pledged commitment and fair hearing to all parties.
Other members of the panel include Josephine Haba, Moses Asoo, Anthony Ogboji retired Commissioner of Police, Ityonongo Terdoo, Joshua Tiv, Joshua Tyoyer, and Edward Yange who also doubles as Secretary.
(Editor:Abaje Usekwe)
