EndSARS: Petitioners grumble over nonpayment of compensation in Akwa-Ibom
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Petitioners at the Judicial panel of enquiry set up by the Akwa Ibom State government over incidences of police brutality in the state have complained about the non-payment of compensations to them by the state government.
A petitioner and native of Urueffong Oruko local government Area, who spoke with newsmen at the weekend in Uyo complained of how her hope of getting monetary compensation was dashed after providing evidence of how police officers invaded her residence, shot her on the leg and fled.
The petitioner who simply identified herself as Mary said she is handicapped in the affected limb due to a lack of funds to access proper medical treatment.