File photo of protesters in Kaduna during the #EndBadGovernance protests
The Jigawa state government says it has prosecuted 403 persons arrested in connection with the August 1 #EndBadGovernance protest in the state.
Nigerians staged a 10-day nationwide protest to demand a reduction in the cost of governance, a return to the petrol subsidy regime, food security, and fiscal discipline, among others.
The demonstration turned violent in many parts of the country, with looting and vandalism recorded in some states.
Speaking with journalists in Dutse on Monday, Bello Abdulkadir-Fanini, attorney-general of the state, said all suspects were charged to court.
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He said some suspects were sentenced to various community services, while others with criminal cases were admitted to bail as investigation into their respective cases was ongoing.
“In the period under review, that is September 1, 2024, to date, the ministry has recorded tremendous success in the discharge of its mandate through its core departments,” the attorney-general said.
“The public prosecution department has successfully prosecuted 403 persons arrested in connection with the August 1, 2024 riot in Jigawa state.
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“As at mid September, there was not a single person in detention.”
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