Centre for Law and Civil Culture (CLCC) has urged National Assembly to set up an independent inquiry into the killing of 17 officers and soldiers in Delta State on March 14.
It called on National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to probe the incident to prevent a recurrence.
In a statement by Executive Secretary, Abdul Imran, and Deputy Legal Adviser, Oyinkansola Chukwu, the centre said the police should lead the investigations.
“The Army cannot objectively investigate the killings. It is police responsibility.
“CLCC calls on the police not to abdicate its constitutional and statutory responsibility,” it said.
The centre urged the Army to exercise caution and ensure innocent people are not punished for the offence they knew nothing about.
It said Delta State governor, police and other security agencies as well as the press should be given access to the troubled community.
Describing the killings as “cruel and barbaric”, CLCC commiserated with the Army and the bereaved families.
[TheNation]