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I could see those who do speak bad against osinbajo as the enemy,foe, and unserious elements that always wish his downfall but as they gather to do evil then Almighty God will scatter them. Amen

The plan of both the Federal and State Governments to investigate police brutality and prosecute erring police officers, create new State-based Security and Human Rights Committees, as well as providing compensation to victims of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other police units, would be a game-changer in ensuring an end to impunity, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday when he received at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, an American government delegation including the US Assistant Secretary, Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, Bob Destro; US Assistant Secretary, Bureau for Conflict Stabilization Operations, Denise Natali; the Counselor of the US Department of State, Thomas Ulrich Brechbuhl; and the Charge d’Affairs, US Embassy, Kathleen FitzGibbon. Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama was also at the meeting.

According to the Vice President, at least 13 states in the country including Lagos, have since established Judicial Panels “to seek justice and to compensate those whose rights have been breached.”

The VP also disclosed that the President has already supported the decisions of the National Economic Council.

It would be recalled that on October 12, the Council, which is chaired by the VP with all State Governors and FCT Minister as members, resolved on the immediate establishment of State-based Judicial Panels of Inquiry across the country to receive and investigate complaints of police brutality or related extra-judicial killings to deliver justice for all victims of the dissolved SARS and other police units.

According to Prof. Osinbajo, NEC also agreed on the provision of monetary compensation to victims and prosecution of erring officers.

While responding to the concerns of the US government on instances of impunity in the country, the Vice President noted that these efforts are part of the Nigerian government’s commitment to implement extensive police reforms adding that the establishment of Judicial Panels of Inquiry nationwide will further ensure that the Police and other security agencies ensure the protection of human rights of citizens.

He said, “The concerns around impunity are some of the concerns that informed the establishment of Judicial Panels of Inquiry across states. Each state is now required to establish judicial inquiry that will look into cases of impunity, excessive use of force, extrajudicial killings etc., especially by law enforcement agents.”

“Aside from two representatives of Civil Society groups, these Judicial Panels will have youth representatives and a representative from the National Human Rights Commission, among others. Each State is also required to have what is called the Special Security and Human Rights Committee to ensure that law enforcement and security agencies protect the Human Rights of citizens.”

“Government is paying attention. The point we are making is that protests are a means to an end, but they cannot be the end. We are very optimistic that what we have put in place would eventually yield the best possible results for us,” Prof. Osinbajo stated.

The VP also highlighted what he termed false narratives about Nigeria, including the herder-farmer crisis, especially in North Central states, and the politics behind the allegations.

According to the VP, the herder-farmer crisis was exacerbated mainly because of land and resources struggle than from the misinterpreted Christians-versus-Muslim narrative.

Members of the United States delegation from Washington DC offered to collaborate with the Federal Government on these issues, a suggestion welcomed by the Vice President hoping that such cooperation will create better understanding of the issues.

It's an acts of inhuman for the soldiers to be shooting and if at all the need be then let the Nigerian army introduce rubber bullet just like the developed countries

In fact, I don't know why some people will be asking osinbajo to resign for no reason, anyway they fail to know that he's the brain behind the Nigeria progress

Mtchewewww, how does it disappointing

Hmmmmm, if resign today then Nigeria is gone

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that he would strive to get justice for all those who have lost their lives and property to the violence that marred the EndSARS protest.

He noted that he had spoken with some of the victims of the Lekki shooting on Tuesday. He said he hopes that the tragedies will be behind us soon.

“My heart goes out to all the victims of the Lekki shootings, and also the policemen and all other men and women who lost their lives in the past few days in different parts of Lagos and other states.
“I spoke to some of those in hospital. The pain of these terrible events is palpable in our towns and cities, and some losses are irreplaceable, but we can and will get justice for all of them. I stand with Lagos and all other affected states in these trying times.

“We pray we will never see a repeat of these tragedies in Jesus name. God bless you all,” Osinbajo added.

oblaak:
If he’s truly a man of God, he’d have resigned honorably a long time ago but he has his hands soaked in blood already. He will surely pay for his sins against humanity and may the blood of all those innocent souls singing and waving the Nigerian flag before the massacre along with every other avoidable deaths associated with this peaceful protests be upon his head and that of his Family. Amen.

Why will he resign?

oblaak:
He’ll pay for his sins against humanity by supporting the worst government in Nigerian history

Whom are you talking to , don't you read all the efforts performed by him

Oh my God what are you intend to gain from doing bad , you have been asked to stop the protest that the government will attend to you

I pray � those who wants to make this administration ungovernable to us shall be condemned in Jesus name, Osinbajo is working round the clock to see that we all have peace

You better shut up your dirty mouth and don't allow an enemy of good governance to push you

The is the best steps and other governors should follow what Ifeanyi Okowa did in Delta State

Pls let the outcome be on a total eradication of these yeye SARS and police brutality

Thanks to Nigeria government most especially Vp osinbajo for his rigorous work in working things out , God bless you sir

Hmmmmmmm

On a more serious note , the protesters need to see if government won't attend to their demands before embarking in another protest

Hmmmmmm, if osinbajo resign today the country will collapse within 24 hours because he's the brain behind the successful things in the country right now

We don't even need you in RCCG Because you are a benchwarmer and not Christian and believer, Oloshi

Your statement is fool of irrelevant, must you tagged or mentioned osinbajo in your statement, and do you know his role on the issue of #EndSars

It's only a deaf and dump will say osinbajo didn't talk or silent on the issue of #EndSARS

The first person to intervene and meet IGP on the issue of #EndSARS is Vice President yemi osinbajo

Although the deed has been done but we still appreciate the goodwill of Governor Okowa and follow OSINBAJO Suit, thank you sir

Mr president has spoken and clear the air about the #EndSARS and let's believe in his word, I'm quite sure that he will take a proper steps and listen to the masses plight

Action has begin already and no qualms

You made me read your trash, mtchewwww and who told that VP entered through back door, your mumu never do

This is the better option

Yeap this is a good statement, some are worse than the politicians or leaders they do abuse

I also join you to fight against the hike in electricity tarrif, up SERAP

Industrialized nation will encourage investors and thereby increasing the level of output and create more jobs

Me I see osinbajo leading Nigeria and taking us from the land of slavery .Amen