Foreign Flags in Nigeria: Tinubu Calls It Treason
In Abuja, as protests over hunger and poor governance continued into their fifth day, President Bola Tinubu convened a National Security Council meeting to address security concerns. The meeting, held at the President’s office, also examined the troubling trend of protesters displaying Russian flags in northern states.
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), labeled the display of Russian flags as treasonous. He emphasized that the military would prevent any attempts to overthrow the democratically elected government. General Musa also warned that those involved in such actions would face legal consequences.
He noted that while the protests began peacefully, they have since been marred by looting and violence. The military is closely monitoring the situation and will act decisively against those causing unrest or flying foreign flags, which is considered unacceptable and a serious offense.
General Musa assured that the military would intervene if necessary to restore order and prevent further disruption. He denied allegations that soldiers were involved in looting, describing those claims as misconceptions. The CDS reiterated that democracy would be defended and that any attempt to disrupt it would be dealt with firmly.
The meeting was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and heads of various security agencies, including the Inspector General of Police and the Directors-General of the DSS and NIA.
