The Nigerian Police have apprehended foreign nationals believed to be behind the sponsorship of protests featuring Russian flags in various parts of the country.
This announcement was made by Police Commissioner, Salman Garba following a security meeting with Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, on Tuesday.
Garba assured that the police and other security agencies will take decisive action against anyone attempting to compromise the state’s security.
He also announced an extension of the curfew relaxation, now spanning from 6 am to 6 pm.
The #EndBadGovernance protests, initially aimed at addressing hardship and hunger, took an unexpected turn on Monday when demonstrators in Northern states displayed Russian flags and chanted “Tinubu must go.”
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This development has sparked widespread condemnation, with human rights activists, including Femi Falana (SAN), and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Mustapha, denouncing the act as treasonable
The police crackdown on suspected foreign sponsors signals a heightened response to maintain national security and prevent further escalation of the protests.
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