Police Spokesperson Muyiwa Ogunjobi Clarifies: ‘Legal Accountability Begins At Age 7

Police Spokesperson Muyiwa Ogunjobi Clarifies: ‘Legal Accountability Begins At Age 7The spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has clarified that only individuals under the age of seven are exempt from being charged in court. He emphasized that anyone older than seven can face legal action if found guilty of an offense.

Adejobi made these comments during an interview with Channels TV in response to public concern regarding the arraignment of 67 minors in an Abuja court for alleged treason and destruction of public property during the #EndBadGovernance protests.

He stated, “Those who are not criminally liable under the law are those below the age of seven. Once you are older than seven, you can be charged in court. The youngest among those charged is around 13 years old, and being 13 does not exempt you from prosecution. Under the Children and Young Persons Act, we can proceed with charges.”

He added, “We have taken legal action on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the police are addressing these matters decisively.

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