Bola Tinubu Frees Minors Facing Treason Charges Amid Outrage!
- President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release of 27 minors accused of treason after they collapsed in court.
- The minors were part of a larger group detained for nearly three months due to anti-government protests.
- The public outcry has prompted investigations into their detention conditions and treatment by authorities.
Following public outrage over the treatment of minors in custody, Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of 27 teenagers charged with treason. The youths collapsed in court, drawing significant media attention and escalating calls for their release. They had been detained for nearly three months after participating in protests against government policies. Videos showing the children in distress highlighted concerns about human rights abuses and children's welfare in Nigeria. In light of this incident, the government has also launched an investigation into their prolonged detention and the circumstances surrounding their arrests, which are linked to anti-government protests that turned violent in August 2023. The treason charges against these minors have reportedly been dropped, signaling a potential shift in Nigerian authorities' approach to dissent and child welfare.