Hunger protests: Man mass-producing Russian flag in police net
Maureen Aguta
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of one suspect in Nasarawa State for mass production of the Russian flags.
This is as reports by our correspondents say angry protesters were also seen clutching the Russian flag in Kaduna, Kano and Katsina on Tuesday, reports Channels TV.
Protesters were seen clutching the Russian flag while chanting songs in Hausa, and running through the streets in protest.
The development comes as the #Endbadgovernance national protest against hunger and hardship enters Day 5 on Tuesday.
This came as President Bola Tinubu had directed security agencies to crack down on those flying Russian flag in the country.
Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, said this while briefing State House correspondents after the National Security Council meeting.
He said the service chiefs briefed the president on the current security situation in the country.
He added that the briefing was necessitated by the ongoing nationwide protests, which resulted in violence in some states.
“Initially, when the protest started they said it was a peaceful protest but we have realised that there are individuals that are willing to take advantage of it to cause mayhem.
“And we can see clearly what has happened since it has commenced. Criminals have taken over with a lot of looting taking place, stealing and all sorts happening,” he said.
He said the situation became worrisome as foreign flags were flown within the sovereignty of Nigeria, and that was 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.
“That is a treasonable offence, and it will be viewed and treated as such. So, nobody should allow himself to be used by any individual,” said the general.
He said those flying foreign flags were mainly children who were being pushed to do so.
“We’re following up with those who are sponsoring them. Some people are pushing them because the flags were also made. We have identified those behind it and we are going to take serious action against them.
“The president is clear on his instructions for us not to accept anyone that wants to disrupt the peace and tranquility of Nigeria,” he said.
He said all security agencies were ready to defend democracy and the sovereignty of the nation.