The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Mustapha has cautioned those flying the Russian flag, saying it is a treasonable offence.
Some #EndBadGovernance protesters in the northern region of the country have been spotted waving the Russian flag as the demonstrations entered Day 5.
That has sparked a wave of comments from several quarters including the CDS who described the move as unacceptable.
“All of us have seen where foreign flags have been flown within the sovereignty of Nigeria, and that is totally unacceptable. We are warning in clear terms and the President has also said we should convey this: that we will not accept anybody, any individual flying any foreign flag in Nigeria,” the CDS said in Abuja after a meeting with other service chiefs and heads of security agencies with President Bola Tinubu on Monday.
“That is a treasonable offence, and it will be viewed and treated as such. So nobody shall allow himself to be used by any individual.”
DSS Arrests Tailors Suspected to be Mass-Producing Russian Flag in Kano
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested some tailors suspected to be mass-producing the Russian flag in Kano State.
In a statement on Monday, August 5, 2024, the DSS said some of the sponsors had also been apprehended.
“The DSS can confirm that Adaramoye Michael (aka Michael Lenin) is not in its custody,” the agency wrote on its X handle.
“Meanwhile, the Service has apprehended some tailors in Kano State responsible for making Russian flags being distributed in the area. Some of their sponsors have also been picked. An investigation is ongoing.”
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The move came in the wake of some #EndBadGovernance protesters carrying Russian flags in several northern states. It is unclear why the demonstrations are holding onto the flags.
Earlier police authorities had arrested some persons suspected to be mass-producing the flags in Nasarawa State.
The demonstrators were spotted flying the flag while chanting songs in Hausa, and running through the streets in protest.
Protesters Defy Plea, Looting Mars Rally
This latest round of protests came after President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation, urging the demonstrators to retreat.
Tinubu said he heard the protesters “loud and clear”, urging them to stop the rallies which began owing to the harsh economic conditions in Nigeria.
Inflation has reached 34 per cent in Nigeria, pushing the cost of living beyond millions. But Tinubu is calling for patience, saying his reforms would yield results eventually.
But undeterred, the protesters resumed their demonstrations in several parts of the country, saying the government has not addressed their demands.
Security operatives had imposed curfews on some cities and states owing to the looting and destruction that greeted the protests in some areas especially in the northern region of Nigeria.
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