A Nigerian court grants ₦10m bail to 67 minors arrested during #EndBadGovernance protests, sparking relief and concerns over juvenile justice.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of N10 million each to 67 out of the 76 minors arraigned before the court for participating in the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests.
Those granted bail, who are below 15 years are expected to present one surety who must be a civil servant.
Five of the defendants between the ages of 12 and 15 fainted a few minutes after the commencement of proceedings on Friday, November 1.
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