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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has expressed gratitude for the release of 76 minors who were detained in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protest.
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The governor clarified that he was unaware of the minors’ arrest until their arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja. He spoke at the Muhammadu Buhari Special Hospital, where a medical team had been assigned to assess the physical and mental health of the released children.
Governor Yusuf thanked President Bola Tinubu for his compassionate intervention in securing the children’s freedom. “On learning of the matter, I promptly directed the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to take charge of the case,” Yusuf stated, emphasizing his commitment to the welfare of the minors.
He also expressed appreciation for the parents’ patience and resilience during the ordeal, commending them for their “fervent prayers and demonstrated maturity” throughout the process. Yusuf assured the families that his administration would make every effort to reunite the children with their families and provide them with essential support, including opportunities to engage in small-scale businesses.
Yusuf highlighted the importance of education, pledging that the state government would ensure the minors return to school to build a better future and contribute to the state’s development. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to reintegrating the children and supporting them as they reintegrate into society.
