A former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani alleged that the idea of protesters flying the Russian flag in Kano, Zamfara and some other northern states was birthed by plot to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu’s government.
Sunrise reports that there have been concerns over the flying of foreign flags in the northern states by some EndBadGovernance protesters.
The protesters who were captured in several video clips were seen flying the Russian flag, clamoring for military rule in Nigeria.
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, the Department of State Services, DSS, and other security agencies have effected several arrests of individuals involved in the matter.
Speaking on the development, Shehu Sani who featured on Channels Television’s program on Tuesday, said it was an attempt by some elements to overthrow the government.
He said, “A day before the last protest, money was shared to the youths, and Russian flags were also shared.
“That shows that the whole intent of the protest is not simply about the policies and programmes of the government.
“There was an attempt to create an atmosphere where there would be an overthrow of the government.
“When you have this kind of situation, you will see that someone is writing a script for anarchy, lawlessness, and disorder. It is incumbent for someone like us to speak.”
