Citizens Gavel, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), says it has secured the release of seven #EndBadGovernance protesters arrested in Katsina state.
In a statement on Saturday, the organisation said it secured the release after filing a fundamental rights enforcement action against the Nigerian police.
”We have successfully secured the release of seven participants of the #EndBadGovernance protest in Katsina State,” the statement reads.
“Despite their peaceful demonstration on August 1, 2024, during which they duly notified the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies of their intentions, they were arrested, charged to court, and subsequently remanded in prison custody.
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“Our volunteer legal team, led by Muhammed Mukhtar Lawal Esq., intervened, providing support and representation throughout the legal process.
“Following the filing of a fundamental rights enforcement action against the Nigerian Police and a bail application, the Katsina State High Court granted bail to the seven protesters today, upholding their fundamental rights to liberty.”
During the protests, the Katsina government declared a curfew.
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Security operatives also arrested 50 suspected hoodlums for allegedly vandalising public property during the protest.
The nationwide protest against economic hardship lasted from August 1-10.
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