Nigeria, July 26 -- A public post by the U.S. Mission Nigeria celebrating the role of activist Funke Adeoye in the release of 29 detained minors has sparked controversy, with key legal actors and civil society members disputing the accuracy of the recognition.

On Thursday, the U.S. Mission Nigeria, in a post on its official Facebook page, praised Ms Adeoye, the founder of Hope Behind Bars Africa, for her "tireless advocacy that led to the release of 29 minors detained during recent protests."

"Kudos to Funke Adeoye. Her dedication to protecting the rights of detained children has made a significant impact," the embassy wrote, using the hashtag #VoicesForNigeria.

However, the post drew swift criticism from some Nigerians, particularly l...