Nigeria Releases 119 Protesters, Including Minors, After Dropping Treason Charges

The release follows President Tinubu's directive amid public outcry over the detention of minors involved in August protests against economic hardship.

A total of 119 individuals, including 29 children, were freed after being detained for their alleged involvement in anti-government protests.
The protests in August, sparked by Nigeria's worsening cost-of-living crisis, led to charges of treason that carried potential death penalties.
President Bola Tinubu ordered the release of all detained minors and dropped charges against them, responding to growing pressure from activists and civil society.
The Nigerian police have initiated an investigation into the treatment of the minors while in custody, following reports of malnourishment and exhaustion.
Lawyers and activists are now advocating for the rehabilitation and compensation of the released individuals by their respective state governments.