House of reps Demands Compensation, Rehabilitation For Freed #EndBadGovernance Minors
They were charged with terrorism, treason, and arson for participating in the protest.
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has condemned the detention of 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters, many of whom were minors.
They were charged with terrorism, treason, and arson for participating in the protest.
In a statement on Thursday, the Caucus, led by Minority Leader Hon. Kingsley Chinda and co-signed by Hon. Ali Isa J.C., Deputy Minority Whip Hon. Aliyu Madaki, and Deputy Minority Whip Hon. George Ozodinobi, described the detention as “despicable, callous, and inhuman.”
“We commend President Tinubu for his prompt directive, coming a few days after the arraignment of the children, which led to the Attorney-General of the Federation seeking to assume control and termination of the suit charge entirely,” the statement said.
The Caucus demanded a comprehensive investigation and accountability, stating, “While we extol the President for the timely intervention, the Caucus strongly canvass for the possible investigation, prosecution, and discipline of individuals and government agencies involved in the despicable, callous, and inhuman action that has led to national disgrace and global condemnation.”
They also emphasised the need for justice, saying, “Anybody and institution that played roles in the hounding of the children into cells for about 95 days when they should be at their respective schools, trades, and vocations must be brought to book for necessary public umbrage and punitive measures discharged to serve as a deterrent to others.”
The Caucus called for “quality reformatory therapy sessions and medical support” to aid the children’s recovery, as well as “immediate reparation packages to the victims and their families to ameliorate the untoward hardship, pain, and emotional torture suffered during the period of unlawful incarceration.”
