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The severe inflation in Nigeria has increased to such an extent that people have taken to the streets. 29 minors have been made accused in the anti-inflation protest on Friday and if found guilty, they will be given death penalty.
The Nigerian government has imposed major charges against a total of 76 protesters in the protests against inflation. These include treason, damage to property and rebellion.
When the minors were brought to the court, their condition was such that four of them became unconscious even before presenting their arguments. According to the chargesheet filed, there were protests against uncontrolled inflation in Nigeria, which took a violent form.
The Nigerian government charged a total of 76 protesters with 10 serious charges including treason, destruction of property, rioting and rebellion. According to the charge sheet, the age of the minors is between 14 to 17 years.
Protest against inflation in Nigeria
Rising inflation has made life difficult for Nigerians and they are struggling to even afford basic amenities. This has led to large-scale demonstrations in recent months. The youth of the country are demanding jobs for themselves. Security forces began a crackdown on anti-government protests; At least 20 people were shot and hundreds were arrested during protests in August.
Let us tell you that the accused caught in these demonstrations will be given death penalty. The death penalty in Nigeria was introduced in 1970, but as of 2016, no one has been executed in the country.
, A minor cannot be prosecuted criminally.”
The personal lawyer of one of the accused said that under the Child Rights Act, no criminal action can be taken against any minor nor can he be given death sentence. “Therefore, it is wrong to arraign minors before the country’s High Court,” Balogun added.
Marshall Abubakar, another lawyer representing the accused teenagers, said the court granted bail to all of them and imposed strict conditions on them. “The duty of a country is to educate its children and Nigeria is deciding to punish these children,” Abu Bakar said. These children have been in custody without food for 90 days.
