The National Human Rights Commission, on Thursday, announced the payment of N146m to 27 victims of police brutalities. The Executive Secretary, NHRC, Tony Ojukwu (SAN), said the payment was historic as many did not believe that Nigerians could get succour. “Where there is violation, there must be remedy,” Ojukwu said, adding that the NHRC had begun a journey to restore human dignity. ), explained that the compensation being paid to the victims and families of victims of rights violation was part of the recommendations of the panel. “One of the challenges is the failure of the police to obey orders.

Source: Punch December 24, 2021 04:09 UTC