The detained children’s, are not just to be released, the should be compensate. It was seen an widely known that the victims been arrested are only from poor backgrounds, those that where out on ground during the protest, often from the rich family were not even question.
This could be justified, seeing someone like Naziru Sarkin Waka in Kano state and Sambo Yusuf Salim from Kaduna state not been detained. Justice delayed is justice denied.
The government should be answerable to the unjust arraignment of the minor’s mainly to ensure justice, this would foster transparency to the judicial system of the nation if interpret.
In a realm that should exalt the ambitions of its youth, the appalling detention of 67 minors for the audacity to protest governmental ineptitude constitutes a glaring and disconcerting indictment of our standard and values as developing democratic nations.
Rather than nurturing their intrepidness to confront incompetence, injustices and failures, the federation mercilessly quelled their voices, unveiling a sordid reality regarding our abject failure to safeguard the most vulnerable among us.
It was deeply shocking and very disheartening to hear about the arraignment of 67 minors by the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, accused of participating in the End Bad Governance protest.
This situation is not just a legal issue; it’s a glaring injustice that reveals the troubling state of our society.
These children, visibly malnourished and, are still in desperate need of medical care. They faced harsh reality while they should be in school, learning and growing. Instead, they find themselves in a courtroom.
Their futures hanging in the balance, otherwise in hand of same government that failed to provide adequate supply of water, electricity and education to it’s people for decades.
It’s alarming that such a large number of minors are being treated this way, which goes against the very principles of human rights and dignity that we should all uphold.
As a society, it is our responsibility to protect the most vulnerable, precisely children, women, the elderly, and those in need. The government, which should be a guardian of these rights, is instead playing a role in their violation. This is especially disheartening in a country that claims to prioritize the welfare of its youth.
It was indeed a credit to the e Governor of Kano State, this has, nonetheless, articulated his concern, cultivating a commendable impression of his leadership in these trying times. This willingness to address the pressing issues surrounding the treatment of minors reflects a much needed sensitivity to the plight of our youth.
The entire nation, indeed, acknowledged the unwavering dedication, which of course, not only safeguarded the interests of these vulnerable individuals but also championed their rights in the face of growing adversity.
This expectation underscores the urgent need for decisive action and unwavering commitment to creating a safer and more supportive environment for the young people of Nigeria as z republic.
In a landscape marked by turmoil and injustice, the governor’s stance could served as a pivotal turning point in the fight for the rights of the youth, reinforcing the hope that their voices will be heard and protected.
What’s is even more appalling is the outrageous conditions set for their released, though it was later amended, but how does the nation expect a teenager to come up with 10 million Naira for bail? And why should a civil servant, who already faces financial pressures, be subjected to such exorbitant demands?
These conditions reflect a lack of compassion and raise serious questions about our justice system….!
Like wise the law seems the opposite, the Child’s Rights Act of 2003, particularly Section 11, was designed to protect children from harm, abuse, and neglect. Yet, the treatment these minors are facing is a stark contradiction to that law. It’s troubling to see a system that should protect children instead punishing them for simply expressing their views.
Though the nation reviewed the charges against these minors, and were allowed to go home to their families and return to their education, not be trapped in a system that punishes them for standing up for their beliefs, they should or must be compensate.
They minor’s should feel empowered to voice their concerns about the world around them, not criminalized for doing so.
Moreover, the government must redirect its focus toward addressing the pressing issues facing our country such as banditry, kidnapping, the threat of Boko Haram, and lakura terrorist group terrorizing the law abiden, unstable electricity, and harsh economic policies. Instead of locking children up, we should be working on solutions to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone, especially the youth who represent our future.
This situation calls for a response from all: Civil society, human rights advocates, and concerned citizens. There’s need to stand up for the rights of these minors and ensure that such injustices do not continue and also to hold leaders accountable as well as demand a system that protects rather than punishes those who are most vulnerable.
conclusion:
the unjust treatment of these 67 minors is a reflection of deeper systemic failures within the Nigerian government.
It serves as a wake-up call from concerned individuals to push back against these injustices and strive for a society that values and protects every individual, regardless of their age, class, and background…..
Now is the time for change, and it starts with us advocating for justice to those who cannot speak for themselves and are oppressed.
There is significant outrage and condemnation both in Nigeria and globally in response to the heartbreaking images of drained, emaciated, hungry, and traumatized children dragging their feet in a courtroom after being arraigned and charged with treason.