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Released #endbadgovernance minors arrive Aso Villa

The minors arrested and detained over their involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests have arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

They were brought to the premises at around 2:00 pm and were received by Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of Tinubu to be handed over to their respective state governors.

Their release was facilitated by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi.

Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja had earlier dismissed the case against the protesters as requested by the Office of the Attorney-General.

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In attendance are Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriation Abubakar Bichi, as well as the Governors of Kaduna, Uba Sani, and Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Ministers of Education, Tunji Alausa; Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda; and Environment, Balarabe Lawal, are also present at the venue.

Others include the Ministers of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Tanko Sununu, and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (Northwest), Abdullahi Yakasai.

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