NGO Urges Lagos Assembly to Protect Murder Trial Integrity

The Centre for Human Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has called on the Lagos State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, to ensure the integrity of an ongoing murder trial involving suspects linked to the killings of two indigenes from the Ajiran community in Eti Osa Local Government Area. In a petition dated June 15, 2026, CHSR expressed concerns over attempts to influence public perception regarding the prosecution of the suspects.

The organization highlighted a press briefing held on February 19, 2026, where the Commissioner of Police, alongside the Assistant Inspector General of Police, publicly declared the arrest of individuals allegedly connected to the murders. CHSR warned that any interference in the judicial process could undermine public trust in the justice system and lead to renewed trauma for the victims' families.

They urged the House to support the ongoing judicial process and resist any legislative actions that could distort facts or pervert justice.