#EndSARS: Ugwuanyi sets up panel of inquiry to investigate police brutality

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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, southeast Nigeria, has set up a panel of inquiry to investigate all police brutality and extrajudicial killings.

Ugwuanyi gave the assurance while addressing youths protesting against police brutality in the country at the Government House, Enugu.

According to the Governor, the panel of inquiry will be headed by a High Court judge, representative of the Nigerian Police Force, and the civil society group as members. Others are representative of the youths and students.

Ugwuanyi commended the protesters for their peaceful conduct assuring that their demands will receive adequate attention.

Governor Ugwuanyi also announced that his administration will establish a human rights public complaint team to receive reports on the ongoing End SARS protest.

He assured that his administration will continue to ensure that the people of the state enjoy the dividends of democracy.

As the End SARS protest continues across Nigeria, thousands of protesters have again gathered in Enugu State to protest bad governance.

The protesters, who marched through major streets in Enugu metropolis, called for total reforms of the Nigeria Police Force and good governance.

According to the organisers, the time has come for the government to recognize the rights of the citizens and their rights to live among others.

They vowed not to give up the fight until there is sanity in the governance.

They also called on the government to create jobs for the teeming youths who are roaming the streets.