Minority caucus in house of representatives has asked federal government to ensure all minors arraigned over #EndBadGovernance protest undergo therapy.
Gatekeepers News reports that the minority caucus did this through a statement jointly signed by Kingsley Chinda, leader of the minority caucus; Ali Isa, minority whip; Aliyu Madaki, deputy minority leader; and George Ozodinobi, deputy minority whip on Thursday.
The legislators commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing the release of the minors.
They also asked federal government to investigate, prosecute and discipline individuals and government agencies “involved in the despicable, callous, and inhuman action that has led to national disgrace, and global condemnation.”
The statement reads, “Anybody and institution that played roles in the hounding of the children into cells for about 95 days when they should be at their respective schools, trades and vocations must be brought to book for necessary public umbrage and punitive measures discharged to serve as a deterrent to others.”
“Conscious of the psychological trauma and health challenges the children may have experienced, we appeal that quality reformatory therapy sessions and medical support be advanced to them as they unite with their respective families.”
In addition, they demanded the “immediate reparation packages” should be sent to the children and their families to ameliorate the “untoward hardship, pain, and emotional torture suffered during the period of unlawful incarceration”.
