The police in Borno State have arrested nine protesters for allegedly displaying Russian flags in Maiduguri.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Yusuf Lawal, made this known on Tuesday in Maiduguri.
He said the suspects were arrested in the Zannari Tamsu area of Gwange Ward, Maiduguri on August 5, 2024.
Lawal said the arrested persons were identified as Khalafi Abdulhamid, Mohammed Abubakar, Mohamed Ibrahim, and Abba Hassan, all residents of the Zannari Tamsu area.
Other suspects are Bashir Ahmad, Musa Lawan, Abba Mallam, Habibu Auwal, and Inusa Abdullahi,who were transferred to the Crack Squad for discreet investigation, and diligent prosecution, he said.
“Additionally, five more protesters were apprehended in the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri, carrying Russian flags.
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.
