In a heart-wrenching development, 29 children may face death penalties for participating in protests against the cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. The government has charged 76 individuals, including minors, with treason following protests in August. The situation intensified when four young suspects allegedly collapsed in court, leading to public outcry. Attorney General Fagbemi has recalled the case files from the police amid national outcry, while various advocacy groups and politicians demand the immediate release of the detained children. Many argue that these children, who should be in school, are unjustly facing severe legal repercussions. The Nigerian Police have claimed that the minors violently hijacked protests, while civil society organizations and prominent figures criticize the inhumane treatment of youth, with demands for a reassessment of the charges and conditions of their detention. Bail has been granted to the arrested minors, but at an exorbitant cost, further raising concerns over the treatment of underage children in the judicial system.