The Nasarawa Police Command has announced the release of ten 10 minors, who were detained for participating in the nationwide protest in the state.
DSP Ramhan Nansel, the state spokesperson, disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lafia.
NAN reports that the police had arrested 50 protesters in four different Local Government Areas on Aug. 1, the first day of the protest for allegedly attacking their personnel and looting.
It also reports that of the number detained, 25 were arrested in Lafia, 16 in Karu, 6 in Keffi, as well as three in Mararaba Udege of Nasarawa Local Government Area.
Nansel said that 10 minors out of the 50 protesters were released to their parents and guardians.
He, however, said that the remaining 40 had been charged to court.
The police spokesperson called on members of the public to go about their lawful activities without fear of intimidation.
