Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has criticized the ongoing trial of minors involved in an August hunger protest, highlighting the harsh bail conditions set at ₦10 million for their release. He questioned how impoverished youths, unable to afford basic meals, could be expected to meet such a high bail amount.
The governor voiced his concerns on his Hausa Facebook page, “ArewaMuFarka,” describing the situation as unjust treatment of poor children who were merely exercising their right to peaceful protest. He expressed dismay over the minors’ apparent lack of adequate food and poor condition when they appeared in court, describing it as evidence of mistreatment while in police custody.
As the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Governor Bala called on security agencies, the judiciary, and human rights organizations to advocate for the release of the minors, urging fair treatment and a reconsideration of their bail terms.
