The Police Command in Nasarawa State has announced the release of 10 minors detained during the nationwide protest in the state.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel,, disclosed this in an interview on Thursday in Lafia.
The police had arrested 50 protesters in four different Local Government Areas on August 1, the first day of the protest, for allegedly attacking their personnel and looting.
It was reportsed that part of those detained, 25 were arrested in Lafia, 16 in Karu, six in Keffi, and three in Mararaba Udege of Nasarawa Local Government Area.
Nansel stated that “10 minors out of the 50 protesters were released to their parents and guardians.”
He, however, mentioned that “the remaining 40 have been charged in court.”
The police spokesperson urged members of the public to go about their lawful activities without fear of intimidation.
Recall that a major protest erupted on Thursday, August 1, across Nigeria, driven by public dissatisfaction with current economic and social conditions.
Demonstrators voiced their frustrations nationwide, calling for reforms and greater accountability.
Earlier, President Bola Tinubu appealed for patience with his policies and urged citizens not to allow hoodlums to exploit the unrest.
The protest underscored the nation’s desire for change while highlighting the need for peaceful and constructive dialogue.
