The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu, has directed immediate investigations into a suit purportedly challenging the legality of the States’ Judicial Panel of Inquiry.
The Force Legal Officer has also been queried and may face further sanctions if found guilty of dereliction of duty, the Force Public Relations Officer DCP Frank Mba said in a statement on Thursday.
The judicial panels, set up by states governments on the directive of the National Economic Council (NEC), are investigating allegations by citizens against officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The IGP gave the order on the heels of reports in the media, today 3rd December, 2020. He also 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.
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.
