The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Muhammad Adamu has queried the Force Legal Officer for his perceived role in instituting a suit against the judicial panels of inquiry constituted by state governments to investigate Police brutality against citizens.
Earlier on Thursday, reports have trended that the Nigeria Police had instituted a suit to challenge the constitutionality of state governments to constitute judicial panels of inquiry.
However, a statement by the Spokesperson of the Force Headquarters, Frank Mba said the IGP had directed immediate investigation into the suit.
Read the statement below:
The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has directed immediate investigations into a suit purportedly challenging the legality of the States’ Judicial Panel of Inquiry, investigating allegations by citizens against officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The IGP, who gave the order on the heels of trending reports in the media, today 3rd December, 2020, expressed the disapproval of the Force Management Team on the matter and ordered investigations into the alleged role of the Force Legal Section including its Head.
Meanwhile, the Force Legal Officer has been queried and may face further sanctions if found guilty of dereliction of duty.
The IGP reiterates the commitment of the Force to fulfilling all its obligations with regards to the disbandment of the defunct SARS, the ongoing Judicial Panels and all other police reforms.
