Minors collapse in court as FG arraigns 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters

Minors collapse in court as FG arraigns 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters

There was chaos at a federal high court in Abuja on Friday
after some children who allegedly took part in the #EndBadGovernance protests
collapsed while waiting to be arraigned.

 

The court had fixed Friday for the arraignment of the
defendants who are mostly minors.

 

At the commencement of proceedings, the children who looked
ill and malnourished, were asked to come forward to take their plea.

 

While some huddled in the dock, others stood outside the
cubicle due to insufficient space.

 

However, four of them hurriedly rushed out of the courtroom
after they collapsed and writhed in pain.

 

Obiora Egwuatu, presiding judge, had to rise abruptly before
calm returned to the courtroom.

 

When the court session resumed, the prosecution asked that
the names of the four ill children be removed from the charge.

 

The application was granted and the other defendants were
arraigned.

 

The 76 defendants, who were arrested in Abuja, Kaduna,
Gombe, Jos, Katsina, and Kano states, are being accused of treason, among other
offences.

 
Tinubu is an enemy of the north. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.Arresting minors from the north? Why can’t he do that in SW? We all know why? Agenda pic.twitter.com/U7zoBay9xm— Arewa Twittér (@ArewaTwiter) November 1, 2024
BREAKING: Malnourished Minors Detained Over #EndBadGovernance Protests Collapse In Abuja High Court During ArraignmentFubara | Struggling | May November | Happy New Month | Bobrisky | CULT | Amen pic.twitter.com/1BxczTLttj— The Elite Journal (@Delitejournal) November 1, 2024
This is a big disgrace and a sad reality as Nigerian government arraigned children and minors in court for treason who protested against hunger and bad governance. You can see how malnourished this children look. pic.twitter.com/zi8EEDMems— Typical African (@Joe__Bassey) November 1, 2024BACKGROUND

The nationwide protest against economic hardship and “bad
governance” lasted from August 1–10.

 

The protesters demanded a reduction in the cost of
governance, a return to the petrol subsidy regime, food security, and fiscal
discipline, among others.

 

The demonstration turned violent in some parts of the
country, with looting and vandalism recorded in some states.

 

Following the protests, the police announced the arrest of
alleged perpetrators in some states.

 

On September 2, ten protesters were arraigned before Emeka
Nwite, an Abuja federal high court judge.

 

The Jigawa state government said it has prosecuted 403
persons in connection with the protest. 

Source: Minors collapse in court as FG arraigns 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters

 - NigerianEye

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