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Police arrest 9 protesters for displaying Russian flags in Maiduguri

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August 6, 2024

Hamza Suleiman

The police in Borno have confirmed the arrest of nine protesters for allegedly displaying Russian flags in Maiduguri.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Yusuf Lawal, made this known this on Tuesday while providing a situation report to our reporter in Maiduguri.

He said that the suspects were arrested in the Zannari Tamsu area of Gwange Ward, Maiduguri on August 5, 2024.

Lawal said that the arrested persons were identified as Khalafi Abdulhamid, Mohammed Abubakar, Mohamed Ibrahim, and Abba Hassan, all residents of the Zannari Tamsu area.

“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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