#Endbadgovernance: Reps Minority Caucus Calls for Sanctions Against People Involved in Detaining Minors
By Juliet Vincent
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has called for sanctions against the people behind the detention of minors allegedly involved in the last #Endbadgovernance demonstrations.
They made the call in a statement jointly signed by the Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda; the Deputy Minority Leader, Rep. Aliyu Sani Madaki; the Minority Whip, Rep. Ali Isa J.C and the Deputy Minority Whip, Rep. George Ozodinobi.
The statement reads, “Following the immediate release of about 76 young kids charged for terrorism, treason, and arson by the Nigerian Police Force for participating at the #EndBadGovernance protest, the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives lauds President Bola Tinubu for being responsive to calls by Nigerians, and the international community.
“We commend President Tinubu for his prompt directive, coming few days after the arraignment of the children which led to the Attorney-General of the Federation seeking to assume control, and termination of the suit entirely”.
The lawmakers stated that, while they commended the President for his timely intervention, they strongly canvass for the possible investigation, prosecution, and discipline of individuals, and government agencies involved in the despicable, callous, and inhuman action that has led to national disgrace, and global condemnation.
The Caucus added, “Anybody, and institution that played roles in the hounding of the children into cells for about 95 days when they should be at their respective schools, trades, and vocations must be brought to book for necessary public umbrage, and punitive measures discharged to serve as detterent to others”.
According to the Minority Caucus, it is conscious of the psychological trauma, and health challenges the children may have experienced, appeals that quality reformatory therapy sessions, and medical support be advanced to the.bous as they unite with their respective families.
They further added, “Also, we call for immediate reparation packages to the children and their families to ameliorate the untoward hardship, pain, and emotional torture suffered during the period of unlawful incarceration”.
