In a heartfelt demonstration at the Kano State House of Assembly, parents of youths arrested during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests have called for immediate justice and the release of their children. Mallam Nura Ahmad, representing the concerned parents, revealed that around 70 young protesters were apprehended and transferred to Abuja, where they are reportedly enduring harsh conditions.
The #EndBadGovernance protests, which unfolded from August 1 to August 10 across Nigeria, expressed widespread public frustration over economic challenges and hardships under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Concerned for their children’s welfare, Ahmad described the inhumane treatment faced by the detainees, stating that they have been denied basic hygiene facilities and are surviving on just one meal per day. Efforts to secure bail for the detained youths have been met with significant hurdles, leaving parents increasingly desperate for action.
Fatima Yusuf Umar, a mother of one of the detainees, shared that during their last conversation, her son recounted distressing experiences, noting he was struggling with his vision due to mistreatment in custody.
In response to the parents’ concerns, the Majority Leader of the Kano State Assembly assured them that the House would intervene to expedite bail for the detainees. He also called on the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to ensure the detainees’ rights are respected and to facilitate their prompt release.
