Nigeria’s security forces have apprehended a number of foreign nationals in connection with recent unrest across the country.
The arrests follow demonstrations in several northern states which saw protesters brandishing Russian flags and calling for the removal of President Tinubu.
Kano State Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, announced the detentions after a security briefing with Governor Abba Yusuf.
He emphasised the authorities’ determination to maintain law and order, and warned that those seeking to destabilise the region would face the full force of the law.
As part of efforts to ease tensions, the commissioner also confirmed a relaxation of the curfew, which will now run from 6pm to 6am.
The protests, initially sparked by economic hardship, have taken a dramatic turn with the emergence of pro-Russian sentiment.
On its part, The Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa has condemned the flag-waving as an act of treason.
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