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Egbetokun also defended the legal process, stating that those of age within the limits of criminal responsibility must be held accountable for their actions. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has labelled the collapse of minors during their arraignment in Abuja on November 1 as a “scripted” act intended to sway public opinion. The minors, appearing malnourished and allegedly arrested during August’s #EndBadGovernance protests, fainted in court, prompting widespread criticism of police conduct and demands for a review of the minors’ detention process. Responding to the outcry, …