President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had ordered immediate release of all minors arrested and prosecuted by the Nigerian Police in connection to the recent #EndBadGovernance protest.
The President on Monday directed the Attorney General of the Federation to do everything possible to ensure minors regain freedom 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.
Meanwhile, Amnesty International Nigeria also advised the President Bola Tinubu to order a transparent investigation of the alleged deliberate starvation of the minors as a result of detention in a deplorable condition, with deprivation of food and other basic needs, that puts their physical and mental health at grave danger.
