In a significant move aimed at addressing concerns surrounding the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive for the immediate release of all minors detained during the demonstrations. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a briefing with State House correspondents on Monday.
Accompanying the Minister were key officials, including Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, and Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Public Communications and Orientation.
Minister Idris emphasized the President's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of minors involved in the protests, stating, "The President has directed that all minors be released and also reunited with their families anywhere they are in the country."
To address the broader implications of these arrests, a committee has been established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the minors' detention. The Minister further assured that all law enforcement agents involved in these cases will be scrutinized, with appropriate actions taken against any individuals found culpable.
This initiative reflects the administration's recognition of the need to uphold the rights of children and reaffirms its dedication to transparent governance. As further details emerge, the public remains hopeful for a swift resolution and accountability for those responsible for the unlawful detentions.
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