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President Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Involved in #EndBadGovernance Protest 

President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of all minors detained over their 

involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests held across Nigeria in August.  

This decision follows weeks of nationwide condemnation, as Nigerians expressed dismay at the 

harsh treatment of the young detainees, some of whom appeared visibly weak and malnourished 

in court. 

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the directive 

shortly after a swearing-in ceremony for seven newly appointed ministers at the State House. 

Idris emphasized that the President’s decision includes releasing the minors without prejudice to 

any ongoing legal processes, underscoring the government’s responsiveness to public outcry.  

“The President has directed the immediate release of these minors without prejudice to whatever 

legal processes may be ongoing,” Idris told correspondents, highlighting the administration’s 

concern for the welfare of these detainees.  

Additionally, President Tinubu instructed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty 

Reduction to oversee the minors’ wellbeing, ensuring their safe reunion with families or 

guardians wherever they are located across the country. He also called for the formation of a 

committee, spearheaded by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, to investigate the 

circumstances surrounding the arrest, detention, treatment, and eventual release of the minors.  

The directive follows significant backlash after 72 minors were brought before a Federal High 

Court in Abuja on Friday, November 1, 2024, charged with treason and other serious offenses 

over their alleged participation in the protests.  

Reports indicated that these young detainees, who had been held in detention for over eight 

weeks, were arrested in several states including Kaduna, Abuja, Gombe, Jos, Katsina, and Kano. 

Their gaunt appearance in court led to public outrage, with many expressing disgust over the 

harsh treatment they endured while in custody.  

Presiding judge Obiora Egwuatu granted each minor a bail of N10 million, a decision that added 

to the widespread condemnation of the government’s handling of the case. 

This incident has amplified scrutiny of the government’s response to the #EndBadGovernance 

protests, which called attention to issues like hunger, economic hardship, and high living costs 

plaguing Nigerians in recent months. Public figures, former presidential candidates, civil society 

organizations, human rights activists, and regional socio-political groups have voiced strong 

objections, highlighting what they see as a gross violation of the rights of young citizens 

involved in peaceful protests. 

Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Lateef Fagbemi responded to the mounting criticism 

by announcing a review of the case, stating that his office would look into the matter to make an 

informed decision. Fagbemi directed the police to transfer the case file to his office and handed it 

over to the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF) for further examination.  

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