Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has established a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry to investigate the killings, shootings and violence that occurred at Naira and Kobo Junction, Motor Park/Garage Area in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, on Monday.
A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, noted that the panel will determine the circumstances and causes of the incident, identify the victims, and establish whether criminal responsibility is connected to the deaths.
The panel is also to examine the role of security operatives, determine if live ammunition or other weapons were used in compliance with the law and human rights standards, and identify any individual, group, security personnel, political actor, transport union member or public official whose action or omission contributed to the incident.
According to the statement, Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola will chair the panel, with Mr Abiodun Badiora as Secretary.
Other members include AIG (Dr) Aderanti C. Kayode, mni (Rtd), Mr Dele Akintayo, a representative of the Nigerian Bar Association, Comrade Wale Balogun of Civil Society Organisations, a community representative from Ikire, and Dr Babatunde Afolabi as Medical/Forensic Representative.
The panel is empowered to summon witnesses, demand police and medical records, inspect the scene, and receive oral and documentary evidence.
The statement said the panel may also recommend prosecution, disciplinary measures, compensation for victims and institutional reforms to prevent a recurrence.
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