November 15, 2024
DSS releases six ‘End Bad Governance’ protesters, to arraign three
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DSS releases six ‘End Bad Governance’ protesters, to arraign three

DSS releases six ‘End Bad Governance’ protesters to arraign three
DSS releases six ‘End Bad Governance’ protesters to arraign three

The Department of State Services, DSS, has released six persons arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Kaduna state.

The Director-General of the security agency, Adeola Ajayi, directed their release after the conclusion of investigations, while three other protesters would be arraigned in court.

Nigerians staged a 10-day nationwide protest to demand a return to the petrol subsidy, food security, and a reduction in the cost of governance among others.

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The demonstration turned violent in some parts of the country, with looting and vandalism recorded in some states.

According to Femi Falana, human rights lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria, a total of 2,111 protesters were arrested by security agents during the protests.

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