Court Remands #EndBadGovernace Protesters in Prison
Justice Emeka Nwite, of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday has filed treason charges against ten protesters in connection with the recent #EndBadGovernace protests. The charges include felony and treason, contrary to Section 96 and punishable under Section 97 of the Penal Code. The protesters are accused of conspiring to destabilize Nigeria, inciting mutiny, and levying war against the state.
Via the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, the Federal Government charged the defendants on August 30 under the file number FHC/ABJ/CR/454/2024.