The Nigerian Police Command in Kano State has transferred 76 suspects, including a foreign national, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for discreet investigation on charges of sedition.
The suspects were reportedly arrested for flying Russian flags during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, which have been fueled by the country’s high inflation rate.
State Commissioner of Police, Salman Garba, provided updates on Monday regarding the ongoing investigations and arrests related to the unrest in Kano.
He disclosed that the police efforts have resulted in the arrest of 873 suspects and the recovery of a large quantity of exhibits. Among these, the 76 individuals who were apprehended for displaying Russian flags during the protests have been sent to Abuja for further investigation.
In addition to these transfers, Commissioner Garba revealed that 150 individuals have been arrested and are currently being prosecuted for violating the curfew imposed by the Kano State government during the protests.
Six other suspects were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the destruction, arson, and looting of the Kano Printing Press.
The ongoing protests have seen widespread demonstrations against economic hardship across the country, with various groups expressing their frustrations through different symbolic actions, including the controversial flying of Russian flags.
Report by Fatimah Ibrahim Danjumah