Federal Government's Counsel Dismisses Claims That Accused Protesters Are Minors

Rimazonte Ezekiel, legal counsel for the Federal Government, has rejected assertions that 67 individuals charged in connection with the End Bad Governance protests are minors. Speaking to reporters following their arraignment, Ezekiel insisted that the accused are adults, with many being married and some holding university degrees.“These boys brought to court today are all adults,” he stated. “The small children you see are simply here to support their loved ones; they are not the suspects on trial.” He further noted that the accused were arrested in Kaduna and Zaria, emphasizing the seriousness of their alleged actions, which he described as attempts to destabilize the country using foreign flags and inciting military intervention against the government.Ezekiel\'s remarks come amid ongoing public discourse regarding the treatment of the accused, with claims that they should not have been arraigned due to their age.

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