From: State House, Abuja
In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has directed the release of all minors arrested and detained in connection with the "EndBadGovernance protest". This decision was announced by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a briefing with State House correspondents on Monday.
According to Idris, President Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of the minors, regardless of their ongoing legal processes. Additionally, the President has instructed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to provide welfare support to the released minors and facilitate their reunion with their parents or guardians.
This move comes after widespread outrage over the arrest and detention of at least 76 people, including 30 minors, who were charged with various offenses, including treason and public disturbance . The minors, aged 14-17, had been held for over 90 days without bail.
The President's decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the move as a positive step towards addressing the concerns of Nigerian youth, while others criticize the government's initial handling of the situation.
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