Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger on Thursday ordered the release of 22 male and three female protesters who protested against nationwide economic hardship on Monday in Minna, but were arrested by the police.
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hajiya Binta Mamman, told a news conference in Minna that a mix-up led to the arrest of the protesters.
“The state government has directed the release of Aisha Jibrin and 24 others arrested by the police for leading the protest. They have been released and reunited with their families,’’ she said.
According to reports, the commissioner apologised to the suspects, their families and the people of the state over the arrest.
Mamman explained that the police clamped down on the protesters when their protest turned violent, resulting in the destruction of public and private property.
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