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Suspects brought for arraignment for their participation in the August nationwide protest fainted before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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The suspects, 75 in number between the ages of 12 and 15, are being charged with 10 counts of terrorism, an attempt to overthrow the government, and alleged mutiny.
They were allegedly arrested on August 3 and had since been in detention before their appearance in court.
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The case before the Federal High Court was for arraignment and plea when some of the suspects fainted, which made Justice Egwuatu rise abruptly.
The nationwide protest tagged ‘#EndbadGovernanceinNigeria’ was in reaction to reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu which critics said increased hardship in the country.
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