… says, many manipulated by some conflict entrepreneurs
Zainab Tanimu
Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria
Governor Uba Sani has received from Aso rock in Abuja detained minors from Kaduna state who were arrested for have participated in the last #Endbadgovernance protest.
Speaking, “I was in the State House, Abuja today to receive our children who were unconditionally released from detention following the intervention of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“The children were handed over to me by the Vice President, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON after the charges of treason against them for participation in the August 2024 protests were withdrawn.
The governor after interacting with the released children, alleged that “many of them were manipulated by some conflict entrepreneurs ”
“In the course of our interaction with the children after the handover, it was clear that many of them were manipulated by some conflict entrepreneurs out to create a major upheaval in Kaduna State, and by extension Nigeria. I assured the children that after undergoing psychosocial counseling, the State Government will ensure that those of them who are students will be supported to return back to school, while those with skills will be supported with work tools and resources.
In their responses, the children assured me that they will henceforth be of good behavior and good ambassadors of the state. The State Government will also engage the parents and guardians of the children so that together we can work out a rehabilitation plan that is in the best interest of the children.
I want to specially thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his swift response in ensuring that the children are released unconditionally. I also want to thank the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON for facilitating the smooth handover of the children to the Kaduna State Government. I also thank all well-meaning Nigerians who added their voices to this cause.
It will be recalled that concerns were raised from different quarters as to the legal justification arresting and arraigning minors in court of which the president used his Executive Order.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used his Executive Order directing the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to drop the charges and ensure their release.
It was a grand occasion for the children who were given a treat after months of detention.
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