Crimes

Police arrest 9 protesters for displaying Russian flags in Borno

The operatives of the Borno State Police Command have arrested nine #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters for allegedly displaying Russian flags in Maiduguri, the state capital.

The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawal, made this known while providing a situation report in Maiduguri on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Lawal disclosed that the protesters were arrested in the Zannari Tamsu area of Gwange Ward, Maiduguri, on Monday, August 5.

He said: “The protesters were apprehended in Maiduguri for carrying Russian flags.

“The suspects were transferred to the Crack Squad for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.”

Protest: Police arrest 38, tailor producing Russian flags in Kaduna

The police commissioner stated that the situation of the protest had remained calm, adding that the police would continue to monitor and patrol the area to ensure public safety.

The operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command had also arrested 39 suspected hoodlums, including the tailor producing Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in the state.

The arrests came after President Bola Tinubu directed security agencies to crack down on protesters flying Russian flag in the country.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the National Security Council meeting in Abuja on Monday.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Tinubu commissions Bwari water project, pledges development in all FCT satellite towns

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday commissioned the Bwari Township Water Supply Network Project, declaring that…

1 hour ago

My husband became my employee after losing his pilot job — Businesswoman

Nigerian entrepreneur and fitness coach Bunmi George, popularly known as JBums, has revealed that her…

2 hours ago

Apapa Customs intercepts N26.5bn drugs hidden in vehicles

The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, has intercepted cannabis indica worth N26.5 billion concealed…

3 hours ago

Man beats lover to death over alleged infidelity

The operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a man, Richard Emmanuel, for…

3 hours ago

KWASU research teams win $43,913, N83m grants

Four research teams from the Kwara State University (KWASU) have secured competitive research grants from…

3 hours ago

Kidnapped Oyo headmaster regains freedom

A headmaster abducted by gunmen in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State has regained…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.