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President Tinubu\u2019s directive on the release of minors arrested and detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests has been described as a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n
Making\u00a0this assertion via a statement in Abuja, is former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, he release on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Frank however, urged the President to equally order the release of all detainees being held for exercising their constitutional right to protest against bad policies of government because the \u201cPresident is known to have embarked and led series of protests during the pro-democracy struggle and in 2012 when the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan removed fuel subsidy.\u201d<\/p>\n
He urged the President to equally reverse some of his bad economic policies like the floating of the naira and outright removal of fuel subsidy which have brought untold hardship in the country and worsened the condition of living of majority of Nigerians.<\/p>\n
He expressed commitment to commend the President when he takes a positive step in governance and criticize him when his action is against the wellbeing of the generality of Nigerians.<\/p>\n
He called on the Federal Government to compensate the minors, after release, for violating their fundamental human rights and cruelty meted on them by the police who detained them for over three months under dehumanizing conditions without trial.<\/p>\n
Frank said: \u201cWe warmly welcome President Bola Tinubu’s decision to order the immediate release of minors arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests from detention.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe President’s action acknowledges the concerns of Nigerians and the international community regarding the treatment of protesters, especially minors.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, we also call for accountability and reform within the intelligence community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fact that minors were detained for over 90 days without prompt attention from the President’s office raises concerns about the effectiveness of our intelligence agencies.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge the President to investigate this lapse and consider replacing intelligence chiefs who failed to bring this matter to his attention.\u201d<\/p>\n
He demanded that the probe ordered by the President should start from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Commissioners of Police in-charge of Kano and Kaduna states who arrested the minors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis probe must not be swept under the rug, we shall monitor to ensure that the findings are made public and appropriate sanctions meted out to officers found to be complicit,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Besides, to ensure adequate justice for the victimised and oppressed minors, he urged the Federal Government to provide financial assistance to their families, offer the minors scholarships and enroll them in reputable boarding schools to help them overcome their traumatic experiences.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe minors should also be availed the services of professional counsellors to address any emotional or psychological distress.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy taking these steps, we can begin to heal the wounds of the past and build a more just and compassionate society for all Nigerians,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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