Thread by @SeyitanAtigarin

Good morning everyone!
It’s a windy, almost rainy day here at the Court of Arbitration. The dark clouds heavy with rain, hang over the building give me a sense of gloom.
As I walk into the courtroom, I can’t help but wonder what it’s going to be like after #OccupyLekkiTollGate

Tuesday, February 16th marks the 41st sitting of the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry.

#ENDSARS

Below is a list of petitioners expected to appear before the panel today.

#ENDSARS

The first petition, Francis Eni Idum vs FSARS for adoption. Both petitioners’ and police counsel don’t have their written addresses ready, Justice Okuwobi warns against delays in submission and adjourns their case to Feb 20, 2021. #ENDSARS

The 2nd petition, the family of late Mr. Rashid Olanrewaju Kareem vs Nigerian Police Force. Taking to the witness stand, is the deceased’s brother Lekan Bankole who testifies he ‘Rashid’ - was killed on October 21, 2020 a day after the #ENDSARS protests.

Lekan submits photos, bullet casings and a video recording of the incident and the tendered as evidence.

His lawyer then applies for the video to be viewed in court.

** Viewer discretion is advised

#ENDSARS

Police counsel takes cross examination , he asks the witness to confirm if police were in the area because of a state wide curfew..

#ENDSARS

Another witness is called forward in the same case, his name Imam Taofeek. He is best friends (from childhood) with the deceased.

Taofeek is sworn in and proceeds to give his testimony. #ENDSARS

He testifies to being in the deceased house to charge his phone while they stood outside discussing current affairs. While they outside, policemen start shouting and while he runs away, his friend is hit by bullet. Other people were hit too but he was the only that didn’t survive

After answering questions from police legal counsel, Cyril Ejiofor - Justice Okuwobi adjourns this case to March 5, 2021. #ENDSARS

The next petition, Sulaiman Raheem vs FSARS - The respondent has been unable to call his witness due to this, Justice Okuwobi adjourns this case to March 6, 2021. #ENDSARS

The 4th petition, Deacon David Komolafe vs The Nigerian Police Force for further hearing. Justice Okuwobi asks for both petitioner and police counsel to send in their written adoptions and adjourns this case to March 6, 2021. #ENDSARS

The 5th petition, Olukoya Ogungbeje vs the Nigerian Police Force. Police counsel states he wasn’t able to obtain the record of proceedings from the court of appeal to show the status of the matter due to the transfer of the trial judge in charge #ENDSARS

Continuation of hearing on this matter is adjourned to February 23, 2021 #ENDSARS

6th petition, Mrs Abimbola Bakare vs FSARS - Police counsel kicks off cross examination putting it to the petitioner that the judgment sum has been paid to her. She refutes this claim stating the Cheque was issued with the name of her dead child and couldn’t be cashed. #ENDSARS

Petitioners counsel has no questions and rests his case.

Justice Okuwobi then asks both parties to file a written address with the court within 7 days and adjourns this case to March 6, 2021 for adoption. #ENDSARS

7th petition, Mr. Stanley Nathan the Nigerian police force. The petitioner is absent but his legal counsel states that this case is related to the Lekki shootings and asks that it be adjourned to February 27, when similar cases are being heard. #ENDSARS

Police counsel objects stating that the incident took place in Somolu not Lekki. He requests the case be opened or he would apply for a closure. Petitioner counsel asks for more time to liaise with panel secretary & Justice Okuwobi adjourns this case to March 6, 2021. #ENDSARS

8th petition, Mr. Sadiq Yakubu vs the Nigerian Police Force - this is the 3rd time this petition is coming up and is met with the absence of the petitioner.

Police counsel seeks to have this case struck out and panel counsel aligns with this & Justice Okuwobi obliges. #ENDSARS

9th petitioner, the family of late Gregory Egwu vs the Nigerian Police Force for mention. Unfortunately the petitioner is absent and this case is adjourned to March 9, 2021.

#ENDSARS

10th and final petition for the day, the family of late Mr. Pelumi Onifade vs Lagos state environmental task force for mention. Petitioner and their legal counsel are absent and their case is adjourned to March 9, 2021.

#ENDSARS