By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

Rescue Movement For New Nigeria , Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative, has commenced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his prompt action in giving order for the release of the detained minors after intense public out cry.

In a statement issued to journalists by Rev Emmanuel Olorunmagba, the group National Director Media and Publicity; who had earlier issued a statement on behalf of the group, calling the attention of the presidency to the issue of the maltreatment of the minors kept in prison for over three months.

In the earlier statement, “Rescue Movement had described the maltreatment of the minors as ‘crime against humanity and called on the Federal Government to immediately commence investigation into the issue” as some of us still want to assume that such acts could be the handiwork of overzealous official”

The statement added that, ‘we don’t only expect statement from the presidency over this dastardly act, but appropriate action to really show that the actors are not acting on an order from the presidency.”

“And, other notable Nigerians also raised alarm over the detention and maltreatment of the minors.”

“In a swift reaction, President Bola Tinubu directed the Attorney-General of the Federation to ensure the immediate and unconditional release of all the detained minors, without prejudice to whatever legal processes.”

“Also the President mandated the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to prioritize the immediate welfare of the minors and ensure they are reunited with their parents or guardians, no matter their location within Nigeria.”

“The announcement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, to State House correspondents during an emergency briefing at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja; also has it that ‘the President has also directed that all the law enforcement agents involved in the arrest and the legal processes will be investigated, and if there are any infractions found to have been committed by any official of Government, be it a law enforcement agent, or whoever that person may be, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against him or her.'”

Commending the action, the clergy added that, “this is exactly and all that we demanded. And the president has by this action shown that he has listening ears and he is a father indeed.”

“Our opposition is not just about criticism, but it’s about nation building, ensuring that a new Nigeria that we all can be proud of evolves, irrespective of who is at the helms of affairs. And we will continue to speak for the people with the sole aim of contributing towards building a great nation that will take her rightful place of pride among the Comity of Nations. And where the government gets it right, we will not hesitate to commend the government as we have done,” the statement added.