IIP SARS rejects DNA Test conducted by Nigerian Police …. Insists on independent test by NHRC

The Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police at a resumed sitting on Monday rejected the DNA result presented before it by the Nigerian Police concerning the maternity of a minor, Elijah Tanko, who was allegedly abducted by child traffickers, insisting on an independent test by the National Human Hights Commission. The Chairman of the 11man panel, Justice Suleiman Galadima(Rtd) disclosed that the panel was not satisfied with the DNA result which was conducted…

IIP-SARS : DNA test shows woman not mother of her “Son”

Dr Kelvin Nwabueze a consultant pathologist and the head of the anatomic pathology and forensic medicine at Asokoro district hospital Abuja, has appeared before the Justice Suleiman Galadima led IIP-SARS panel regarding the issue of alleged abduction and enforced disappearance of a child Elijah Tanko brought before the panel by an indigent woman, Esther Elijah. The medical practitioner informed the panel that in July 2020 he was contacted by DCP Abba Kyari of the Inspector General of Police intelligence Response Team to run a DNA test on a child recovered…