The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, has clarified that anyone above seven years old can be charged in court.
Adejobi disclosed this during an interview with Channels TV on Friday.
He emphasised the legal framework allows minors as young as seven years old to face charges, provided that specific protocols are followed to ensure due process.
He said, “Those who are not criminally liable under the law are those under the age of seven.
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“Once you are more than seven, you can be charged to court. The only requirement is that certain procedures need to be adhered to.”
Adejobi’s statement comes following the public outcry surrounding the arrest of minors allegedly involved in disruptive activities during the #EndBadGovernance protest; Adejobi pointed out that none of the individuals charged were below the age of seven, with the youngest being 13 years of age.
He added, “Even in the Children and Young Persons Act, you can be charged to court. They were charged on behalf of the federal government, with the Nigeria Police Force taking the bull by the horns.”
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