36 #EndBadGovernance protesters discharged, 35 granted bail in Kano

At least 36 #EndBadGovernance protesters were unconditionally discharged, and 35 others granted bail by the Senior Magistrate Court in Gyadi-Gyadi, Kano State.

The court, presided over by Magistrate Hadiza Rabi’u Bello, reviewed the cases of over 70 protesters who were represented by a legal team from the Centre for Human Rights and Social Advancement (CEFSAN), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches, and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria.

The decision came after advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) in Kano’s Ministry of Justice.

The case was adjourned to October 9, 2024, for further mention. Additionally, another hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2024, at Goron Dutse Correctional Centre for other protesters to learn their fate.

The statement reads, “Today being the 12th day of September, 2024 the Senior Magistrate Court No. 33, Gyadi-Gyadi, Kano, presided over by His Worship Hadiza Rabi’u Bello sat where the case of over 70 protesters was heard.

“The protesters were represented by a team of lawyers from Centre for Human Rights and Social Advancement (CEFSAN), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ungogo Branch, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kano Branch and Legal Aid Council of Nigeria.

“Following the legal advice from the Office of the Director Public Prosecution (DPP), Ministry of Justice, Kano State, 36 protesters were unconditionally discharged while 35 granted bail. The matter is adjourned to 9th October, 2024 for further mention.

“Please be informed that the Senior Magistrate Court No. 54 presided over by His Worship Ibrahim Abubakar Mansur will be sitting tomorrow, Friday, 13th September, 2024 at Goron Dutse Correctional Centre, Kano at 10am where other protesters would know their fate.”