Ex-CP petitions Human Rights Commission •Alleges extrajudicial killings in Gboko

A retired Commissioner of Police, Abubakar Tsav, has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), alleging gross human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings in Gboko, Benue State.

The commission, through its chief public affairs officer, Fatimah Agwai, had since confirmed the receipt of the petition.

In the 11-page petition, Tsav accused the police and some highly placed politicians of murder, culpable homicide and connivance with known criminals.

He also expressed concern about the alleged plan to carry out mass burial of corpses at mortuary in Gboko General Hospital, without reporting same to the coroners for possible inquest and without public knowledge of the cause of the death.

The retired police boss, who said his concern is adherence to the rule of law, respect for human rights and sanctity of human life, corrupt-free society and the fear of God, called on the NHRC to take appropriate action on the petition, in line with its constitutional responsibilities and requirement.

Meanwhile, the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Bem Angwe, has ordered an immediate investigation into the matter, while assuring the former police boss that the commission would carry out a thorough investigation to ensure justice prevailed.
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