END SARS: Plateau State Panel Recommends Giving N152m To Victims

The Special Investigative Panel on Police Brutality set up in Plateau State has recommended the award of N152million as compensation to victims of police excesses.

The panel was set up after the end SARS protest to examine cases of police brutality, human rights violations, and extrajudicial killings

It was also asked to evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on the validity of complaints; as well as recommend compensation and other remedial measures.

The panel submitted the report to Governor Simon Lalong, as part of the June 12 democracy day activities in the state.

The chairman, Mrs Philomena Lot, said N152 million was recommended as compensation for the families of petitioners.

She said a careful implementation of their recommendations, especially payment of damages to victims, is crucial in dousing tensions.

Lalong promised that all recommendations of the panel that concern the state government will be implemented.

He said others that require the intervention of the Federal Government due to constitutional provisions will be forwarded accordingly.