President Bola Tinubu Orders Immediate Release of Minors Facing Prosecution
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of minors arrested and facing prosecution for their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests ¹. The President’s directive also includes an investigation into law enforcement agents involved in the arrest, detention, and prosecution of the minors, with disciplinary action to be taken against those found culpable.
Key Directives:
- Immediate Release: Minors facing prosecution to be released without prejudice to the law
- Welfare Support: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to ensure the minors’ welfare
- Investigation and Disciplinary Action: Law enforcement agents involved in the arrest, detention, and prosecution to be investigated, with disciplinary action against those found culpable
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this information while briefing State House correspondents in Abuja ¹. This development comes after widespread criticism of the government’s handling of the protests and the treatment of minors involved.
