Police Minister Visits Youth Detainees at Wagner’s Facility

Police Minister Kareem Musa visited Wagner’s Youth Facility recently. He was. accompanied by representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and executives from the Ministries of Home Affairs and Human Development. According to a press release issued on Thursday August 1, 2024, the visit provided Minister Musa and the delegation with the chance to interact directly with the young detainees under the State of Emergency (SOE). 

The young detainees, currently held under the SOE, expressed a strong interest in joining the Leadership Intervention Unit (LIU) programs upon their release. They emphasised their desire to forge positive relationships with peers from different communities, demonstrating their commitment to personal development and community integration.

The visit also included a tour of the New Beginnings Youth Development Center, where two minors, aged 13 and 15, have been successfully transferred. The Ministry of Home Affairs and its partners reaffirmed their commitment to prioritising the well-being and rights of these young individuals, ensuring that their developmental needs are met and their future prospects are supported.