Some protesters are seen waving the Russian flag in Kano on August 5, 2024.
Police: We recovered substantial amounts of looted property, including two AK-47 rifles, from the suspects
By Valentine Amanze
Police have begun sedition charges against the 76 suspects, including a foreign national, arrested for flying the Russian flag during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria.
The development is coming on the heels of the police transfer of the suspects from Kano State to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for discreet investigation.
The protests turned violent in several parts of the Northern Nigeria.
Addressing the press on Monday, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Salman Garba, provided updates on the ongoing investigations and arrests concerning the unrest.
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“In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to all commands and formations, the Kano Command worked diligently and professionally towards addressing the aftermath of these events,” Garba said.
“These efforts resulted in the arrest of 873 suspects and the recovery of a large quantity of exhibits.”
Garba disclosed that the 76 suspects, who were arrested for flying Russian flags during the protests, were transferred to Abuja for further investigation.
“We have also transferred a foreigner who was among the suspects to the Force Headquarters for discreet investigation on charges of sedition,” he stated.
The commissioner also revealed that 150 individuals had been arrested and were being prosecuted for violating the curfew imposed by the Kano State government during the protests.
Furthermore, six suspects were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the destruction, arson, and looting of the Kano Printing Press.
“In addition to these arrests, 600 suspects are facing prosecution for various offences, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief, and arson,” Garba added.
He said that the police also recovered substantial amounts of looted property, including two AK-47 rifles, from the suspects.
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