
Nigeria recently charged 76 individuals, including 30 minors, with treason and inciting a military coup following their participation in protests against economic hardship.
These protests, which took place in August, were sparked by discontent over economic reforms that have led to rampant inflation and increased hardship for ordinary Nigerians.
The demonstrations occurred in Abuja, Lagos, and several other cities, coinciding with Nigeria's 64th Independence Day celebration on October 1, 2024.

Court documents revealed that the suspects had been investigated between July and August, and Amnesty International reported that at least 13 people died during clashes with security forces on the first day of the protests.
A rights group highlighted that the minors have been detained since August by Nigerian police for their involvement in the protests. Despite this, the minors were granted bail, and their case is set to go to trial in January.
President Bola Tinubu has remained steadfast in pursuing the economic changes, asserting their necessity for the country's survival. However, the situation has exacerbated the cost-of-living crisis and widespread insecurity, particularly affecting the farming sector, with armed gangs kidnapping residents and school children for ransom in the north.
Contrary to the charges, a legal counsel to the Federal Government reportedly stated, "Most of them are married men, none of them is a minor," addressing the arraignment of the 76 individuals. This statement raises questions about the accuracy of the charges concerning the minors involved.
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