On 1 November 2024, there was public outcry, and rightly so, when some minors were arraigned before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, on account of their alleged participation in the August #EndBadGovernance protests. The charges against them ranged from treason to terrorism, and arson, amongst others. Several videos showed several rows of minors in the courtroom, one showed of the children slumped as a result of apparent malnourishment. The public outrage has made it into most national newspapers and international media, with many expressing shock and dismay at the problematic issues showcased in this case.
Centre for Health Ethics Law and Development (CHELD)
Public health, mental health, child health and survival, gender-based violence, NCDs and migration
