9 arrested in Maiduguri for displaying Russian flags during protest
The Borno police have confirmed the arrest of nine protesters accused of displaying Russian flags during a protest in Maiduguri.
In a statement provided to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, Commissioner of Police Mr. Yusuf Lawal revealed that the arrests occurred on August 5, 2024, in the Zannari Tamsu area of Gwange Ward.
The identified suspects, Khalafi Abdulhamid, Mohammed Abubakar, Mohamed Ibrahim, and Abba Hassan, are residents of the Zannari Tamsu area.
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“Additionally, five more protesters were apprehended in the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri, carrying Russian flags.
“The suspects, Bashir Ahmad, Musa Lawan, Abba Mallam, Habibu Auwal, and Inusa Abdullahi, were transferred to the Crack Squad for discreet investigation, and diligent prosecution,” he said.
The commissioner said 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.
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