Nigerians have expressed disbelief and humor after viral photos of recently released #EndBadGovernance protesters surfaced online. The controversy began when the Kaduna State Government, led by Governor Sani Uba, dropped charges against a group of minors who had participated in the protests, facilitating their release. As a goodwill gesture, the government gifted each of the released individuals with a mobile phone and a sum of N100,000.
However, shortly after the release, social media was abuzz with reactions to the newly surfaced images of these individuals. Many users were quick to point out a stark contrast between the minors originally presented in court and the individuals who appeared in the post-release photos. In particular, some questioned how the supposed "minors" seemed to have matured visibly, showing adult-like features that had not been seen in earlier images.
One social media user, @amid_freshoutboi, commented, “These guys look different from those we saw in court na.” Similarly, @mc_apapa humorously observed, “Even metamorphosis no dey happen this fast, children turn adults overnight.”
Another commenter, @randosmedia, expressed a mix of frustration and sarcasm, remarking, “Wow. What an Overnight Growth. From Minors to Adults! Na Thunder go fire all of una. Na Only Mumu una go deceive sha.”
The unusual transition left many wondering whether the individuals seen in these latest photos were indeed the same as those presented in court. For some, the presence of facial hair among the alleged minors served as a telling sign, with @the_bond_villain quipping, “It’s the beards that did it for me😂😂😂😂😂😂 a whole minor abi miner.”
The sudden change in appearance has sparked an ongoing debate online, with Nigerians sharing both skeptical and humorous responses to the seemingly altered looks of the formerly detained protesters.
