Twenty-nine Nigerian children, who had been part of the protest against rising cost of living, now face possible savere punishment including death penalty. The protest reportedly centred on frustration over inflation and rising costs of basic commodities which have hit Nigerian’s families hard. The children, as some as young as 12, were arrested during the protest in Kano, a nothern state under sharia law where certain actions carry harsher penalties. Although Nigerian’s constitution protects children’s rights, this case has raised concerns over their potential treatment under sharia law, which coexist with Nigerian’s secular legal system in certain regions. Human Rights advocates are arguing Nigerian authorities to ensure childrens are protected from extreme punishment and are demanding for fair and humane treatment.