The leadership of the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has called for the investigation, prosecution, and discipline of individuals and government agencies involved in the detention of about 76 minors charged with terrorism, treason, and arson by the Nigerian Police Force for participating at the #EndBadGovernance protest.
The Caucus gave the charge in a statement jointly signed by all the Caucus’ principal officers, namely: Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda; Minority Leader, Ali Isa J.C; Deputy Minority Whip, Hon. Aliyu Madaki, and Deputy Minority Whip, Hon. George Ozodinobi, who frowned at what they described as despicable, callous, and inhuman action that led to national disgrace and global condemnation.
“We commend President Tinubu for his prompt directive, coming a few days after the arraignment of the children, which led to the Attorney-General of the Federation seeking to assume control and termination of the suit charge entirely.
“While we extol the President for the timely intervention, the Caucus strongly canvass for the possible investigation, prosecution, and discipline of individuals and government agencies involved in the despicable, callous, and inhuman action that has led to national disgrace and global condemnation.
“Anybody and institution that played roles in the hounding of the children into cells for about 95 days when they should be at their respective schools, trades, and vocations must be brought to book for necessary public umbrage and punitive measures discharged to serve as a deterrent to others.
“Conscious of the psychological trauma and health challenges the children may have experienced, we appeal that quality reformatory therapy sessions and medical support be advanced to them as they unite with their respective families.
“Also, we call for immediate reparation packages to the victims and their families to ameliorate the untoward hardship, pain, and emotional torture suffered during the period of unlawful incarceration.”
