President Bola Tinubu ordered officials to free the children following public outcry
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of 27 teenagers detained for alleged treason following anti-government protests in August.
The group, aged 14 to 18, had been held for nearly three months.
Footage of some collapsing in court, reportedly from malnourishment, sparked public outrage.
These protests, linked to the #EndBadGovernance movement over Nigeria's economic crisis, saw clashes with security forces, leaving seven dead, according to police.
Rights groups claim 23 deaths.
Although the treason charges were dropped, an investigation into their prolonged detention is underway, and the government has pledged safe returns for the minors.
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