Tinubu orders immediate release of minors detained over protests

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Attorney General of the Federation to take all necessary steps to secure the immediate release of minors held by the Nigeria Police in connection with recent protests.

Bayo Onanua, in an X post said this directive aims to ensure their freedom without disrupting any ongoing legal proceedings.

Additionally, Onanuga said the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has been tasked with facilitating the safe return of the minors to their families.

Her added that an investigation had also been launched to examine the circumstances surrounding their extended detention.

There have been outcry that some minors were among those arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest and arraigned in court recently.

Four of the minors reportedly collapsed in court few days ago.