Nigerian president Bola Tinubu ordered Monday (Nov. 04) the immediate release of all minors currently facing trial for taking part in cost-of-living protests.<\/p>\n
The announcement was made by the Minister of information and puts an end to weeks of public outrage.<\/p>\n
A total of 76 protesters were charged with 10 felony counts, including treason, destruction of property, public disturbance, and mutiny.<\/p>\n
Some of them appeared in court on Friday. Four collapsed due to exhaustion before they could enter a plea.<\/p>\n
According to the charge sheet, the minors ranged in age from 14 to 17 years old.<\/p>\n
The presidential directive is without prejudice to the ongoing legal proceedings, though.<\/p>\n
As directed by the president, an administrative committee will be set up to examine all issues surrounding their arrest, detention and treatment.<\/p>\n
Investigations are also to be launched into all law enforcement agents involved in their arrests.<\/p>\n
Frustration over the cost-of-living crisis has led to several mass protests in recent months.<\/p>\n
The inflation rate is also at a 28-year high.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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