The Jigawa Government said it has prosecuted 403 persons arrested in connection with the EndBadGovernance protests in August this year.
The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Bello Abdulkadir-Fanini, made this known on Monday while speaking with newsmen in Dutse.
He said that the suspects were sentenced to various community services, while others with criminal cases were admitted to bail as investigations continued.
The commissioner explained that, as of mid-September, no single person arrested in connection with the protest was still in detention in the state.
“In the period under review, that is, September 1, 2024, to date, the ministry has recorded tremendous success in the discharge of its mandate through its core departments.
“The public prosecution department has successfully prosecuted 403 persons arrested in connection with the August 1, 2024 riot in Jigawa State.
“As of mid-September, there was not a single person in detention,” he said.
