Nigerian Bar Association (NBA Enugu State) Offers Free Legal Service To #EndSARS Victims | DOROTV

The Enugu State Judicial panel on #EndSARS had their second sitting today at the High Court of Justice in Old Court 3. The panel has received a total of 65 petitions.

After several deliberations as to some petitioners and respondents who were absent at the sitting, the panel adjourned their hearing to the 7th of December 2020 for invitation to appear before the High Court be served to them.

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu state was cited in many petitions as well as some Police Officers.

Mr. Patrick Nnaji, father of a deceased who was shot dead by SARS officers appeared before the court today with his Lawyer. Their hearing was however adjourned to the 7th of Dec, 2020 to enable the respondents appear as well.

Barr. F S Odoh represented Sam Onyeishi of Peace Mass Transit and Mr Kenneth, Regional Manager Peace Mass Transit Limited.

Other reports came in from the victims such as Barr. Chibuzor who was a victim of Police brutality in 2004 submitted his petition and is awaiting hearing on the 8th of Dec, 2020.

Mr Uche Francis, a man whose son was shot during the EndSARS protest submitted his petiton and made it known to the panel that his son survived, however, they have spent more than N500,000 in treatment for his son's quick recovery. the panel adjourned their hearing to the 24th of Nov, 2020.

The Nigerian Bar Association (Enugu State Chapter) has offered free legal services to all victims that have submitted a petition to the panel but due to lack of funds could not afford to hire a lawyer for their defense.