JusticeDenied: 60-Day Detention Of 75 Protesters, Including Youths, Criticized By Activists

JusticeDenied: 60-Day Detention Of 75 Protesters, Including Youths, Criticized By Activists

A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a 60-day extension for the detention of these protesters, including the minors, while investigations continue. This ruling has faced sharp criticism from human rights activists……..CONTINUE READING 

The detained minors, aged 14 to 17, were arrested during the 10-day protests that concluded on August 10 and have been held without trial or legal representation. The police have charged them with serious offenses including terrorism, treason, and arson.

Human rights advocates argue that these charges violate the detainees’ fundamental rights. Omoyele Sowore, leader of the #RevolutionNow Movement, has called the detention of minors ‘horrendous’ and condemned the government’s actions. He criticized the notion that protesters could be accused of plotting to overthrow the government with placards, calling it ‘unbelievable.’

Sowore stated, “A Federal High Court judge in Abuja secretly granted a 60-day detention order for 75 peaceful #EndBadGovernance protesters, accusing them of terrorism and treasonable felonies under the Terrorism (Prevention & Prohibition) Act. Some of these protesters are as young as 15 and 16. To accuse them of planning to overthrow the government with placards is horrendous and must be resisted by all.”

Additionally, human rights activist Francis Nwapa has expressed concern about the detainees’ well-being, revealing that fellow activists Michael Adaramoye and Mosiu Sodiq, who have been detained for 21 days, are critically ill and urgently need medical care.