The Ministry of Women’s Affairs has announced that, as stipulated by law, the court cases of the 52 children being prosecuted for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest, will be transferred to juvenile court.
The ministry said plans to have their cases transferred are underway and will soon be concluded alongside the provision of social and psychological support.
According to a statement issued by the ministry on Saturday, the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, visited the children at the detention facility in Abuja, interacting with them to identify and address their concerns.
“Communications are underway with relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Justice, the judiciary, and correctional institutions, to ensure that these children’s cases are expedited and heard in juvenile courts as mandated by law.
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“Active monitoring of their welfare is ongoing, and the ministry is collaborating with child rights advocates to ensure no child suffers undue harm, discrimination, or maltreatment,” the statement reads in part.
Last Friday, three minors and one person of adult age were brought to face charges related to the August #EndBadGovernance protest slumped at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The defendants looked malnourished and had been reportedly starved and mistreated while in detention.
The minors are part of the 76 alleged #EndBadGovernance protesters who were arrested and detained by the Nigeria Police Force three months ago.
