Tag lawyer petitions house over extra judicial killing of uniport student

Here is a draft of a tag lawyer's petition to the House of Representatives over the extra-judicial killing of a Uniport student:

PETITION TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY OF [STUDENT'S NAME]

VICTIM OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLING BY THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE

To the Honourable Members of the House of Representatives,

We, the undersigned, are writing to bring to your attention a matter of grave concern and outrage. Our son, [Student's Name], a student of the University of Port Harcourt, was brutally murdered by the Nigerian Police Force on [Date] in a clear case of extra-judicial killing.

On [Date], [Student's Name] was arrested by the police at [Location] on suspicion of being involved in a robbery incident. Despite the fact that he was a student and had no prior criminal record, he was taken away by the police and never seen again. It was later discovered that he had been killed in police custody, with his body bearing signs of torture and brutality.

We are shocked and appalled by this senseless and brutal act of violence, which is a stark reminder of the impunity with which the Nigerian Police Force operates. The killing of our son is not only a tragedy for our family, but also a stark reminder of the need for accountability and justice in our society.

We are petitioning the House of Representatives to take immediate action to address this matter and ensure that those responsible for our son's murder are brought to justice. We demand that the House:

  1. Conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding our son's death and hold those responsible accountable.
  2. Pass legislation to prevent extra-judicial killings by the police and other security agencies.
  3. Provide compensation to our family for the loss of our son and the trauma and suffering we have endured.
  4. Ensure that the police and other security agencies are held accountable for their actions and are subject to the rule of law.

We believe that the House of Representatives has a critical role to play in ensuring that justice is served in this matter and that our son's death is not in vain. We urge you to take immediate action to address this matter and to work towards creating a society where the rights of all citizens are respected and protected.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] Father of [Student's Name]

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