Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked the Lagos state government to designate places where people can gather to air their grievances.
Falana made the call on Tuesday while reacting to the Lagos #EndSARS panel report.
Falana, in a statement said: “A certified copy of the Report of the Panel should be forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari in view of the recommendation that the soldiers and police personnel who engaged in the torture and reckless murder of citizens be sanctioned,”
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“Having received the report of the Judicial Commission, the Lagos State Government is urged to accelerate the issuance of the White Paper as well as the implementation of the far reaching recommendations.
“The policemen who were killed by criminal elements during the protests should be honoured notwithstanding that their family members have been compensated by the Lagos State Government.
“While commending the witnesses and their lawyers for exposing the official cover up of the egregious human rights abuse perpetrated by the merchants of death, the Lagos State Government should designate venues where aggrieved citizens can hold rallies in exercise of their fundamental rights to freedom of assembly and expression.
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“The violent attack of unarmed protesters during peaceful rallies by police and military personnel should be completely outlawed.”
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