Hunger protest: Police arrest foreigner sponsoring flying Russian flag

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a Nigerian national believed to be the one sewing the Russian flags raised by protesters in the state.

Also, the police have arrested 76 persons in connection with 25 Russian flags recently being displayed by protesters in various parts of the metropolitan city of Kano.

The state Police Commissioner, Salman Dogo, told newsmen on Tuesday.

“The suspects were found with 25 Russian flags and their arrest has been linked to a case of sedition. The suspects were apprehended at different locations across the metropolis and have been transferred to Abuja for further investigation,” Dogo stated.

Dogo urged residents to support the efforts of security personnel by providing information that could aid the efforts to apprehend those involved in the recent mass looting of public assets.

He assured the public that the police and other security agencies would maintain a visible presence in and around the metropolis to ensure law and order.

Dogo appealed to parents to monitor their children’s conduct and behaviour, warning that anyone found fomenting trouble would be arrested and prosecuted.