An Ogun inhabitant and survivor of a stray bullet from a yet-to-be-recognized officer in Abeokuta, Kamol Ganiyu,
has said he doesn't need any type of financial compensation from the government as his dream is for him to have the option to walk once more.
Ganiyu made this request when he showed up before the Ogun Judicial Panel of Investigation set up to explore grievances of casualties on police ruthlessness, common liberties infringement, and extrajudicial killings by security agents inside the state, today November 9.
Ganiyu while describing his difficulty with the SARS official, said on July 17, 2017, he was driving under Ibara bridge in Abeokuta and was heading for his home when a gunshot discharged by a cop, penetrated through his vehicle and arrived on his right leg.
''I was driving and right under Ibara bridge in Abeokuta, I heard a gunshot which penetrated my car and destroyed my right leg.
I fainted after losing so much blood and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta where I spent over six months receiving treatment'' he said
Ganiyu added that after the episode, "the police officers handling the case called me to Elewe-Eran Police station, offered me N250,000 and asked me to sign a form that I would not pursue the case in court which I refused to take and sign."
He told the panel individuals that his craving is to walk again so he can lead his typical life once more.
"I need government’s support because in the x-ray I took, it was revealed that my joint has been damaged by the gunshot and a huge amount is needed to fly me out for adequate treatment" he said
ASP Akeem Jimoh and Inspector Lola Onifade who Ganiyu blamed for offering him remuneration to cover the case denied the allegation. They anyway didn't uncover the name of the police officer who discharged the wanderer slug that harmed Ganiyu.
The administrator of the board, Justice Solomon Olugbemi, said 207 hospital expense receipts, 8 photos, and fabric with bloodstain were gotten while the vehicle with a projectile opening was likewise examined and set apart as proof introduced by the candidate.
