- She was granted administrative bail by the Niger State Government after public outrage greeted her arrest and incarceration
The Police in Niger state have released Aisha Jibrin, the woman who spearheaded the protest against the surge in food prices in Minna, along with 24.
She was granted administrative bail by the Niger State Government after public outrage greeted her arrest and incarceration by the police over her role in the public demonstration against food inflation and economic hardship.
Hajiya Binta Mamman, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, announced the release of the protesters on administrative bail in a statement on Friday.
She also apologised for the arrest of Aisha and others, underscoring the state government’s commitment to upholding citizens’ rights.
“All of those arrested by the police, along with the initiator, Aisha Jibrin, have been released on bail. We apologize to the family of Aisha and others for the arrest.”
Mamman emphasized that the state government would ensure transparency, fairness, and justice in all legal proceedings. She urged the public to remain patient and understanding, assuring that the government is implementing measures to alleviate economic hardships.
Jibrin and others were arrested for orchestrating the protest, during which they, along with 22 youths, allegedly obstructed public roads despite attempts by the Deputy Governor to address them. The police further claimed that the protesters damaged vehicles and vandalized the Kpakungun police station
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