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National Economic Council has

1.Directed the immediate establishment of state-based judicial panels of inquiry that will have public hearings by the 36 State Governors & FCT Minister

Purpose:Receive and investigate complaints of police brutality or related extra judicial killings.

Process:Assess evidence and other circumstances provided

Determine the validity of complaints

Provide recommendations on remedial measures such as compensation when required.

Composition: Chaired by a retired High Court Judge.
Other members selected by the state governor which are:

2 reps of civil society groups
1 retired police officer of high repute
1 youth rep
1 student rep
1 rep of the State Attorney-General

1 rep from the National Human Rights Commission.

2. Directed governors to immediately establish State-based Special Security and Human Rights Committee. Chaired by the Governors.

Purpose: Supervise the new police tactical units and other security agencies in their states.

3. Stated there will be a Human Rights Public Complaints Team made up of 2 or 3 people. They will receive complaints on an ongoing basis. It will be established by the Special Committee on Security and Human Rights.

4. Stated there will be a Complaints Office the public can contact via telephone or social media. Setup by governors.

Purpose: Communicate with the leadership of security agencies to resolve complaints or provide guidance to complainants.

5. Directed governors to immediately setup a Victims Fund to provide monetary compensation to deserving victims.

( Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/421089-endsars-governors-take-charge-to-set-up-probe-panels-supervise-police-tactical-units.html)

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#EndSARS: Governors take charge, to set up probe panels, supervise police tactical units

The council also directed that state governors should immediately establish a state-based Special Security and Human Rights Committee

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/421089-endsars-governors-take-charge-to-set-up-probe-panels-supervise-police-tactical-units.html

KEY questions:
What does NEC do? Who makes up NEC?

NEC comprises of the 36 State Governors, the Governor of the CBN and other co-opted Government officials. Chaired by the VP Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

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NEC advises the President on economic affairs of the country, especially actions necessary for the harmonisation of the economic planning efforts or programmes of the various governments in the country.

(Source: https://statehouse.gov.ng/policy/councils-committees/national-economic-council/ )

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National Economic Council - The Statehouse, Abuja

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Check out
1. In the Police Act
PART II (6)

PART V(Offences) 45

PART VIII ( Regulations and standing orders) 46 & 47

2. In the Tribunals of Inquiry Act
Section 1 & 2
Sources: https://lawsofnigeria.placng.org/laws/P19.pdf

http://lawsofnigeria.placng.org/view2.php?sn=523

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