Authorities in Kano have apprehended a man promoting the Russian flag in Kano, North West Nigeria.
The man, a tailor identified as Ahmed, was found in possession of several Russian flags, intending to sell them to willing buyers among the protesters.
Thousands of Nigerians participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest have been waving these foreign flags across different parts of the country, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
While the trend began last week in a few locations where protests were held, by Monday, the number of protesters waving these flags had significantly increased.
This development follows a warning from President Bola Tinubu, who cautioned protesters against being used to further an unconstitutional agenda.
“Let us work together to build a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come. Let us choose hope over fear, unity over division, and progress over stagnation. The economy is recovering; please, don’t cut off its oxygen. Now that we have enjoyed democratic governance for 25 years, do not let the enemies of democracy use you to promote an unconstitutional agenda that will set us back on our democratic journey. Forward ever, backward never!” he stated.
On Monday, the police cracked down on Ahmed, along with some of the youths using the flag to protest. Ahmed has since been taken into police custody for interrogation.