By Sunny A. David
The Anambra State Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the allegations of extra judicial killings against the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has so far received 33 complaints from members of the public.
The Chairman of the Panel Justice Veronica Umeh made this known during a press briefing in Awka.
Our correspondent reports that the Panel of Inquiry which was inaugurated by Governor Willie Obiano, has representatives from the Church, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Civil Society Organisations, the Judiciary among others as members.
Justice Umeh while speaking during the briefing explained that they received twenty-nine hard copies and four E-mails from the public so far.
She said that the terms of reference of the panel is to evaluate evidences presented and other surrounding circumstances and draw conclusions regarding the validity of the complaints, as well as recommend appropriate sanctions and proffer solutions, among other functions.
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One of the members of the Panel who is the Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Uju Nwogu during the briefing withdrew from the panel.
According to her, the Ministry is a party to the matter at hand and as such, will not be in the Committee because at the end of the investigation, the report will be brought to their office for recommendations where necessary.
The Panel said that they will use radio announcements, town criers, churches, among others for Ndi Anambra who have interests in the matter to bring their petitions before them.
The Panel therefore adjourned till Thursday fifth November 2020 for further hearing.
