The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Restitution and Inquiry set up to investigate cases of police brutality especially involving officers of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has begun awarding compensations to petitioners.
In a petition involving Mrs. Kudirat Adebayo Abayomi, who was killed by a police stray bullet in April 2017, the panel on Friday, recommended the prosecution of the erring police officers.
They also awarded the sum of N10 million as compensation to the family of the deceased, scholarship for the children, and a letter of apology to the family of the deceased from the police.
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The second petitioner, Hannah Olugbode, had told the panel about how a stray police bullet had hit her leg in 2018, when officers were trying to extort some young men around Ijesha market.
The hairstylist spent six months at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), and now walks with the aid of a crutch.
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The sum of N10 million was also awarded to her for the stress and anxiety she suffered, and to help her undergo treatment.
This comes months after the panel was set up to ensure justice is served for all victims.
Although several cases have been brought before the panel, this is the first major move being made to compensate any victim.
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