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THE Anambra Truth, Justice and Peace Commission (ATJPC) said it was set to resume sitting on Thursday for continuation of public hearings on insecurity, violence and violence-related deaths by communities and other stakeholders.
Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, Chairman of the Commission, said this in Awka on Wednesday.
He said the second phase of the public hearing would provide concerned members of the public the opportunity to submit additional petitions between Thursday and Nov. 3.
Odinkalu, a former Chairman, board of the Nigerian Human Rights Commission, said the would engage with community traditional rulers, town union leaderships and market associations.
He said the commission would also have sessions with commanders of security agencies, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association leaders as well as special inquiries into cult related killings in some communites.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ATJPC was constituted by Gov. Charles Soludo in June 2022 to inquire into the violent agitations and restiveness in the state and in neighbouring states
The commission, during its first phase of sitting between June and July, considered 24 petitions within 10 days of its public hearing and met with 48 witnesses who testified on oath from 14 communities of the state.
According to the commission’s chairman, about 170 items had been received as exhibits.(NAN)
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October 25, 2023 @ 12:08 GMT|
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