Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, 76 detained minors, who had been arrested following the August 2024 protest.
Governor Yusuf expressed his deep appreciation for the President’s compassion, which he described as a generous gesture toward the youth of Kano State.
After receiving the teenagers from Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, the governor made these remarks.
Governor Yusuf thanked President Tinubu for understanding and granting the minors a second chance.
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the 76 minors, who had been detained in connection with the August protests, will be flown back to Kano where they will undergo a medical evaluation and receive necessary treatment before being reunited with their families.
Governor Yusuf assured that the children would be reintegrated into society through enrollment in local schools, providing them with opportunities to rebuild their lives and realize their full potential.
A total of 119 teenagers were detained during the protests which caused significant financial loss, including over 3 billion naira. Of these, 76 were from Kano, and 73 have now been handed over to Governor Yusuf.
Governor Yusuf reassured that his administration would continue to monitor the well-being of the released minors and provide the necessary support to ensure their successful reintegration into society.
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