Ogun State Government Charges 4 Police Officers For Murders And Manslaughter
Ogun State has made a step towards carrying out the demands of the 5for5 campaign from the #EndSARS protesters.
The state’s Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun took to his Twitter page to reveal some police officers have been charged for murder and manslaughter amongst others.
He invited the public to come witness the judgment being delivered as he determines to carry out justice for the deceased
Governor Dapo Abiodun wrote;
“We invite the public to monitor the following criminal cases against defendant police officers in Ogun State:
1. The State v. Inspector Wasiu Lawal – Murder trial coming up for hearing on 10 November 2020 at the Ipokia Division of the High Court of Ogun State.
“2. The State v. Okoi Obi – Manslaughter trial coming up for hearing on 2 December 2020 at the Ijebu-Ode Division of the High Court of Ogun State.
“3. The State v. Inspector Niyi Ogunsoro – Murder trial at the Abeokuta Division of the High Court of Ogun State. Date of hearing to be communicated.
“4. The State v. Inspector Ahmed Mohammed – Murder charge ready to be filed at the Ilaro Division of the High Court of Ogun State. Date of hearing to be communicated after filing.”
The Governor also revealed other cases will be brought to court as soon as charges are filed against them by the sate. He wrote;
“Additional cases will be added as soon as charges to be filed against defendants are concluded.
“As noted in the attached press release, we also invite members of the public to submit petitions or information on human rights abuses by security personnel to endsarsjudicialpanel@ogunstate.gov.ng.
“The following numbers may also be contacted – 07080601223, 07080601224 and 07080601225.
Mr. Akingbolahan Adeniran
Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Ogun State, Nigeria.
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