Nigeria drops treason charges against children

Nigeria drops treason charges against children after outcry
Nigeria's president has ordered the immediate release of a group of young people accused of treason, after footage of some of them collapsing in court sparked outrage. The 27 teenagers - among 76 suspects detained for months following their arrest in anti-government protests - are aged between 14 and 18.
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There are some issues my office will need to look into regarding the matter to enable me to make an informed decision,” the AGF said.
Court strikes out treason charge against minors after FG’s withdrawal
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, struck out the treason charge preferred against the minors who participated in the August #EndBadGovernance protests following its withdrawal by the Federal Government.
Nigeria charges 76, including minors, with treason after August protests
ABUJA, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Nigeria charged 76 people, including 30 minors, with treason and inciting a military coup after they took part in deadly August protests against economic hardship, court documents showed on Friday.
Nigeria Frees Minors Charged With Treason Over Protests, Minister Says
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu directed that all minors detained during anti-government protests in August be freed and treason charges against them dropped, Information Minister Mohammed Idris said on Monday.
Mother of some of di minors Nigeria charge wit treason for 'End Bad Governance' protest tok how e happun
Nigerians dey outraged as di Nigeria goment charge more dan 30 minors wit treason, offence wey carry death penalty, sake of say dem allegedly join protest.
Nigeria drops treason charges against minors over protests, minister says
By Felix Onuah ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed that treason charges be dropped against all minors detained during anti-government protests in August, Information Minister Mohammed Idris said on Monday.

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