The Nigerian government is set to arraign 76 protesters from the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrations, 66 of whom are minors. These protesters have been detained for nearly 80 days following the protests, and they are scheduled to appear in court on November 1, 2024, before Hon. Justice Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The protests, which began in response to the government's policies, including the removal of the fuel subsidy and economic hardships, saw widespread arrests and detentions.
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has raised concerns about the minors involved, highlighting the ongoing efforts to secure their release. The protests initially started as peaceful demonstrations but were met with a heavy security crackdown, resulting in several arrests across different states.