Full List: States And Details Of Politicians Sponsoring Raising of Russian Flags In North

Nigeria’s security agencies are investigating four northern politicians for their alleged involvement in the use of Russian flags by #EndBadGovernance protesters.

The politicians are from Katsina, Kaduna, and Kano states and are said to be suspected of instigating the use of Russian flags to promote an unconstitutional regime change.

According to The Punch, sources said the four politicians played prominent roles in the 2023 election and are now being targeted by security agencies for their alleged involvement in the protests. They are accused of being principal actors who encouraged the use of Russian flags among protesters in the north.

The investigation has revealed evidence of external influence, with the politicians allegedly colluding with a West African and European country to cause chaos and promote the use of Russian flags. This has raised concerns about foreign interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs.

The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and heads of security agencies have directed the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) to arrest human rights activist and former presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, and other ‘sponsors’ of nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest placed on watch-list.

Although the Comptroller General of NIS, Kemi Nandap, did not reveal identities of those watchlisted when she spoke to newsmen after a meeting of heads of militant and paramilitary agencies, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, yesterday, a senior immigration officer confided in Daily Sun that Sowore is among those on the watchlist.

The protests against hardship and hunger took a dangerous turn on Monday, with protesters in northern states waving Russian flags and chanting anti-government slogans.

In Kaduna, protesters waved Russian flags and chanted in Hausa, calling for President Tinubu to step down.

The use of Russian flags by protesters has raised concerns about the potential for unrest and regime change.

The investigation is ongoing, with security agencies closing in on the identified politicians.

The situation highlights the tensions and divisions in Nigeria, with protesters demanding change and politicians accused of fueling instability.