President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of the minors charged with treason and attempt to overthrow the President by the Nigerian government.
The President also directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to ensure that all the minors reunites with their families.
The directive which was contained in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and strategy Mr Bayo Onanuga on Monday via his X handle further disclosed that an investigation has been opened to unravel the circumstances leading to their prolonged detention.
The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu has directed the Attorney General of the Federation to do everything possible to ensure the immediate release of minors detained by the Nigeria Police in connection with the recent protests without prejudice to whatever legal processes are ongoing.
“The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has also been directed to ensure the safe return of all the minors to their families while an investigation has been opened into the circumstances leading to their prolonged detention.“
Recall that the continued detention of the minors who took part in the August 1 EndBadGovernace protests have sparked national outrage.
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