By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has requested the Attorney General of the state to immediately review all the files of cases on allegations of human rights abuses being handled by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).

Soludo made the call following news of alleged criminalities involving some police officers in Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra State, and the alleged human rights abuses by some officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, also in the state.

According to him, the request will enable the Attorney General to give directions or take such necessary legal actions in line with section 211 of the Constitution and sections 148, 149, and 150 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Anambra State 2022.

A statement by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime said: “The attention of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has been drawn to several media reports on alleged criminalities involving some police officers in Zone 13 headquarters Ukpo, Anambra State and the alleged human right abuses by some officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, Anambra State Command respectively.

“Preliminary inquiry has revealed that the Inspector General of Police has set up a Special Investigation Panel to investigate the allegations at the end of which, a report would be issued.

“Consequently, it has become imperative in the light of the above to await the outcome of the investigations which is expected soonest.”

While commending the Inspector General of Police for its timely intervention, Soludo assured the entire public that the government is closely monitoring the situation and would ensure that justice is done at the end of the day if anyone is found culpable.

The Governor also appealed to the people of Anambra State and the entire public to remain patient and allow the law to take its due course.

The statement added: “Ndi Anambra should be rest assured that the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has zero tolerance for criminality and would always allow the rule of law to reign supreme at all times while justice must be given to those who deserve it.”