The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has urged the Nigerian government to halt the controversial treason trial of minors involved in recent #EndBadGovernance protests, labeling the proceedings as “a travesty.”
ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, condemned the trial, particularly the alleged mistreatment of underage detainees.
Reports indicate that the trial judge abruptly left the court as some minors collapsed from hunger. Muhammad-Baba expressed dismay over stringent bail conditions, such as N10 million bonds, imposed on the detainees—many of whom come from impoverished backgrounds.
The ACF demanded that the government immediately address the rights violations against these youths, provide them with medical care, and investigate their prolonged detentions, which allegedly exceed constitutional limits.
The forum highlighted the importance of upholding human rights, advocating for transparent judicial practices.
