The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has approved compensation to victims of police brutality and abuses of human Rights following the aftermath of the just concluded End sars panel sitting in Ado the Ekiti state capital.
The governor while addressing journalists in his office in Ado Ekiti said his administration remains committed to ensuring Justice is served and facilitate quick compensation to selected victims of the End sars protest.
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In his words;
“Our prompt payment of compensations to these victims was
borne out of our desire to ensure that they are given the opportunity to immediately begin to rebuild their lives. The cases of additional persons recommended for the award of compensation will also be given the same speedy consideration.
Let me also use this opportunity to mention the determination of my administration to participate actively in the national conversation on police reform”.
He also disclosed the establishment of a Citizen Complaint Center where victims of any form of human rights abuses or brutality can voice their ordeal.
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“I am today pleased to announce the establishment of a Citizens Complaints Centre in the newly completed Ojaoba facility. This center, when fully functional, will provide an additional place for citizens to report their complaints and grievances that will result in an immediate and appropriate government response”.
Concluding his remarks, governor Fayemi said he is greatly encouraged by members of the panel for the work done. He also tendered an apology to the victims of police brutality in the state, assuring them of an improved law and security system in the near future.
“ I am grateful to members of the Judicial Panel for their important role in achieving peace and security in Ekiti State. I now wish to once again formally and publicly apologise to all the victims of rights violations as recognised by the Judicial Panel for the hurt they experienced and the loss that they suffered. It is my hope that the steps we have taken this far will contribute to replenish financial loss and repair other psychological and physical injuries that may have been suffered”.
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