The minors, reportedly malnourished and weakened by hunger, fainted in the courtroom after being brought from various police detention cells, including the Intelligence Response Team unit.
Eyewitnesses described the heartbreaking scene, with some of the teenagers writhing on the floor, while fellow detainees and lawyers attempted to provide aid. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the authorities for allegedly using hunger as a tool to torture the protesters.
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The #EndBadGovernance protests began in response to President Bola Tinubu’s policies, which critics argue have exacerbated insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. The Network of Abuja Left Groups has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the 76 protesters, including 32 minors, arrested during the demonstrations.
As the situation goes on, Nigerians are calling for an end to the suppression of dissenting voices and the immediate release of the detained protesters.
