In Abuja, Nigeria, the arraignment of 29 minors on charges related to a cost-of-living protest has sparked intense controversy, as the minors now face potential death sentences if convicted. The children, aged 14 to 17, were among 76 individuals charged with serious offenses including treason, public disturbance, and property destruction. At their court appearance on Friday, four of the minors reportedly collapsed due to exhaustion, underscoring concerns over their treatment in custody, where they have allegedly endured prolonged detention and lack of adequate food.
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In a recent court appearance involving young men detained after participating in the “End Bad Governance” protest, Federal Government counsel Rimazonte Ezekiel argued that the individuals in question are adults, dismissing claims that they were minors. Ezekiel emphasized that most of the detainees are married men, asserting that there are no minors among them despite ongoing concerns raised by defense representatives. This comes after a related incident where protesters, described as malnourished, reportedly collapsed in court, adding further scrutiny to the treatment and welfare of detainees arrested for their participation in political protests.
