DSS arrests Polish nationals over #EndbadGovernance protests, vows comprehensive investigations
The Department of State Service (DSS) is investigating seven Polish nationals arrested in connection to the violence in the nationwide protests against hunger and hardship in Kano State.
This was revealed by a representative of the DSS when the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tugar, held a meeting with members of the diplomatic corps on Wednesday.
While responding to questions, the DSS representative explained that they were picked up as a result of their display of foreign flags in the North-West region.
According to him, those picked up are being investigated.
He assured that their arrest was not a targeted attempt on Polish nationals.
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Also in attendance at the meeting, were the minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, a representative of the National Security Adviser, the Inspector General of Police and the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The meeting is held as a result of the nationwide protest across the country which commenced on August 1st, 2024.
The minister of foreign affairs commenced his address by highlighting the Federal Government’s effort to enhance socioeconomic development, which he said has resulted in the cut down on debt servicing from 90 per cent to 68 per cent, as well as other interventions to ensure food security, create jobs and investments.
Ambassador Tuggar stated that the past few days have seen bad narratives on social media which is currently threatening the peace and stability of the nation.
He, however, assured that the Federal Government remained committed to protecting members of the diplomatic corps, as well as Nigerians in line with international laws.
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He warned that the government would not spare anyone found guilty of funding the protest both from within and outside the shores of the country.
The DSS had earlier vowed to name sponsors of foreign-flag-flying protesters to promote insurrection in the country.
Speaking at a joint news conference in Abuja on 6th August 2024, Spokesperson of the Service, Peter Afunanya, said the identities of the persons will soon be made public.
He urged Nigerians to be patient what the Federal Government.
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