By Stig Editor 
In recent developments, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action in response to public outcry concerning the treatment of detained minors. Following significant national and international backlash, Tinubu ordered the immediate release of around 30 minors who had been held in detention since August and were facing serious health issues due to reported malnutrition. This decision followed a Friday court session where the minors appeared visibly ill, with reports indicating some collapsed in the courtroom. The minors were initially detained on charges including treason and public disturbance related to anti-government protests earlier this year.
President Tinubu has tasked the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs with ensuring the welfare and reunification of the minors with their families. He also directed the formation of an investigative committee to examine the circumstances surrounding their arrest, detention conditions, and subsequent legal proceedings, pledging accountability for any misconduct by law enforcement officials involved in the case.
This move reflects the administration’s response to calls for human rights protections, as activists and organizations continue to demand greater transparency and humane treatment for detainees in Nigeria’s justice system .