FG arraigns 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters on 10-count charges
Seventy-six #EndBadGovernance protesters have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja, facing a ten-count charge, including alleged treason, conspiracy, and intent to destabilise Nigeria.
These charges, based on sections 96 and 97 of the Penal Code Act, carry significant penalties, underscoring the gravity of the accusations.
The arraignment, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, revealed a distressing picture of the detainees’ health. Many protesters, primarily minors, appeared visibly malnourished, with several unable to stand during the proceedings.
In a particularly heart-wrenching moment, four detainees, too weak to stand, had to be rushed out of the courtroom for assistance. As their names were called and charges read, some writhed in pain on the floor, amplifying concerns about their treatment in custody.
The protests that led to these arrests occurred nationwide from August 1 to 10, sparked by economic hardship that saw Nigerians take to the streets to voice their grievances.
READ ALSO: FG re-arraigns 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters on amended charge
The detainees, hailing from cities such as Abuja, Kaduna, Gombe, Jos, Katsina, and Kano, were apprehended in the wake of these protests, accused of plotting to destabilise the nation.
The full list of those arraigned includes:
Nura Ibrahim, 24; Abdulbasi Abdusalami, 34; Ahmed Yusuf, 25; Awolu Abdullahi, 21; Umar Musa, 15; Muhammadu Mustapha, 16; Umar Muhammed, 23; Umar Inusa, 18; Abdullahi Sani, 21; Abba Usman, 30.
Ibrahim Rabiu, 16; Abubakar San, 19; Abubakar Abdullahi, 18; Amir Muhammed, 17; Umar Ali, 17; Saminu Sani, 22; Muhammed Musa, 14; Suleiman Dauda, 18; Ismail Abdullah, 27; Haruna Suleiman, 22.
Bello Abdullahi, 23; Usman Yunusa, 20; Umar Umar, 25; Sani Aliyu, 17; Yusuf Lawal, 21; Abba Adamu, 22; Abbas Hamza, 20; Tasiu Lawal, 16; Jamilu Haruna, 16; Usman Mohammed, 20.
Aminu Usaini, 20; Aminu Mohammed, 24; Abdullahi Suleiman, 16; Bilal Auwalu, 15; Umar Kabir, 22; Abubakar Ibrahim, 18; Usman Yusuf, 22; Abubakar Adam, 16; Suleiman Ali, 16; Mubarak Hamza, 23.
Ibrahim Musa, 24; Samani Ali, 25; Yahaya Sani, 20; Umar Sani, 26; Abbas Haliru, 24; Sani Idris, 17; Tashiru Mohammed, 18; Abdulaziz Abubakar, 15; Usman Sirajo, 16; Musa Adam, 22.
Mukhtari Yahaya, 17; Abba Ahmad, 23; Umar Mohammed, 24; Yahaya Musa, 18; Umar Abdullahi, 17; Salisu Adamu, 16; Habibu Sani, 17; Sadiq Sanusi, 15; Ibrahim Sani, 17; Mustapha Kabir, 16.
Saifullah Mohammed, 17; Hassan Mohammed, 17; Mustapha Abubakar, 17; Sanusi Nura, 14; Abdulmalik Auwal, 19; Musa Ishaku, 17; Abdulrahman Ibrahim, 17; Usman Ibrahim, 18; Usman Fatihu, 21; Abdulganiu Musa, 15.
Sagir Hassan, 19; Saidu Usman, 25; Abubakar Muhammed, 22; Kabiru Sani, 25; Muhammed Yahaya, 14; Mukhtar Alhassan, 16; and Mustapha Ibrahim, 18.
The court has resumed its sitting, and charges are being read individually to the protesters.
Follow the Neptune Prime channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va74ZvU2v1IqKByXoX3d
Do you have breaking news, interview request, opinion, suggestion, or want your event covered? Email us at neptuneprime2233@gmail.com
