The White Paper on the #EndSARS Panel of Inquiry report has been released by the Lagos State Government.
According to the government, 11 of the panel’s 32 recommendations have been accepted, six have been accepted with adjustments, and one has been rejected.
According to the paper, 14 of the proposals are outside of the state’s jurisdiction and will be referred to the federal government for consideration.
The Nigerian Army and the Lagos State Government were indicted in the killing of unarmed demonstrators and subsequent cover-up of the incident at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020, according to a leaked version of the report.
However, once the panel’s conclusions were presented to Governor Sanwo-Olu, he appointed a four-member committee chaired by Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), and gave them two weeks to present a White Paper on the reports submitted by the panel.
The Governor stated the leak was “regrettable” during a press conference earlier yesterday.
“While I commend the panel for undertaking its task to the best of its abilities, it is however regrettable that the panel’s work and the leakage of an unauthorized version of the report have generated much tension. Sadly, a deep wound has been reopened,” he added.
The governor, on the other hand, reassured Lagos residents that his administration is still devoted to justice and transparency.
He went on to say that as part of his efforts to ensure peace in the state, he had started a peace walk.
“To quicken recovery and engender a better understanding, I will lead ‘A Walk for Peace’ in December to herald the healing of the land.
“I have extended an open invitation to the youths, members of the diplomatic corps, civil society groups, students and the media, as well as other stakeholders to join me in this peace walk,” Sanwo-Olu said.
