Forty minors who were detained during the recent #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in Kano State have been granted bail, following intervention by a civic organization. The young individuals were released from custody on Saturday after efforts by Advocate for Justice Alliance, led by Barrister AK Musa, secured their freedom.
The Kano State Police Command had previously reported the arrest of 873 suspects during the protests for various offenses. These individuals were arraigned before multiple magistrates across the state and subsequently detained in different prison facilities.
Barrister AK Musa, speaking with SaharaReporters, confirmed the release of the 40 minors but noted that no adults among those detained were granted bail. “Forty minors were granted bail from Kano prison. No adult was granted bail,” he stated. He also mentioned that the legal proceedings are set to continue on September 11, 2024. Musa’s organization is collaborating with legal aid services in Kano to assist in the release and representation of more detainees.
On August 1, hundreds of Nigerian youths took to the streets, protesting against the country’s rising inflation and ongoing insecurity. The protest, labeled #EndBadGovernance and dubbed “10 Days of Rage,” outlined a series of demands for the government to address.
During the protests, SaharaReporters noted that Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, revealed that over 1,000 Nigerians participating in the demonstrations were detained across the country. The organization condemned the administration of President Bola Tinubu for cracking down on protesters instead of tackling the economic challenges that are worsening hunger and harming families. Amnesty International reported that at least 632 protesters were held in Kano State, with an additional 109 detained in Sokoto prison custody.
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