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The Russian government has responded to reports that Russian flags were displayed during protests in Kano on Saturday.

Yury Paramonov, Press Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Abuja, firmly denied any involvement by Russia in these protests or any related incidents in Nigeria.

The embassy clarified that any display of Russian symbols was not authorized or supported by the Russian government, emphasizing that Russia maintains a stance of non-interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs.

“The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has no information about any groups of protesters using the Russian flag or other state symbols of our country,” Paramonov stated. “We have not seen such photo or video materials and would appreciate it if The Punch could provide us with such materials if they exist. Even if such incidents did occur, it would be the decision of individuals. We do not know why they might have used Russian flags.”

He further clarified, “The Russian Federation is in no way involved in the current events in Nigeria. Moreover, Russia does not provide any material or financial support to the protesters.”

This reaction comes amidst growing concerns among some Nigerians, including former military officials and diplomats, who are alarmed by the presence of what appeared to be Russian flags during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. These protests, which began on August 1, are a response to the widespread hardship experienced by citizens.

Reports indicate that security agents have killed at least 17 protesters and arrested many others across the country. Images and videos of protesters in Kano waving Russian flags while chanting “We don’t want bad government” in Hausa have raised security concerns.

Prominent Nigerians have voiced their worries about the implications of this development. Bulama Bukarti, a lawyer, highlighted the growing support for Russia and rising anti-West sentiment in Northern Nigeria. He noted that the protesters seemed to be organically displaying Russian flags, suggesting an emerging trend that could attract malign actors.

Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide, urged authorities to monitor the situation closely. Award-winning journalist Philip Obaji Jr. speculated that Russia might be pleased to see its flags in the protests, drawing a connection to Russian involvement in political unrest in other West African countries.

Several security experts and former diplomats have called for vigilance. Retired Brigadier General Bashir Adewinbi warned against any foreign influence undermining Nigeria’s democracy. Former Ambassador Yemi Farounbi emphasized the importance of avoiding external influences in national protests, while Ambassador Adesola Abolurin called for intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Professor Bola Akinterinwa, former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, suggested that non-Nigerians might be involved in waving the Russian flags, while former DSS Director Mike Ejiofor stressed the need for heightened intelligence efforts.

Col. Abdulwahab Ademola Lawal, Head of Research at the Savannah Centre for Development and Training, warned about the growing Russian influence in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region, and its potential impact on Nigeria.

The situation continues to develop as authorities and analysts alike keep a close watch on the implications of foreign symbols appearing in national protests.

SOURCE: https://news360ng.com/russian-govt-denies-involvement-in-kano-protests/

The Russia we know only get involved in scenario where the People want to unseat a sitting president for a change

If na you will you agree?

It was illiterates that lifted Russian flags in a national hunger protest that has nothing to do with their predicament.

Now they are blaming Russia,after blaming obi,obidients,gaslight,ipob,who is next ?


If this protest was successfully carried out nationwide without the SE,thesame bitter,envious and hateful people that wanted them to protest would have still dragged SE and termed them enemies of the Nigeria.

Moslems are the people behind it.

I never voted for Tinubu, and never will.

But you see this suffer, me I know say I no suffer reach the average Hausa moslem wey almost riot for Tinubu to win because of Islamic muslim muslim Agenda.

And so, based on that, I stand firmly with the fact that tinubu MUST finsh his tenure, no matter how he lash us with suffer suffer.

Also, Akpabio must do his 8 years. No matter the suffer suffer.

May God bless all those who voted for the right candidate.

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Please don't post your picture on this thread.

I take God beg you. E dey make me puke

APC is behind that in kano 100%. See how they are strategically playing opposition in Kano with their usual propaganda. Even the looting is from them to tanish the Mr gov. and genie protesters image

Hmmmm. Okay o. We have heard. Check my siggy if IELTS is showing you Shege banza like someone's government right now

Who took the flag-bearers serious in the first place? Coming out to deny involvement is normal though.

We don hear

Nothing concern Russia probably na Niger

They don carry their busy body go dey attack North.

If North cook for them eeh, even if their ancestors including Awolowo that died of rat poison wakes up, they will not be able to finish it

Do they even know, wetin concern aboki with flag colour

Remman:
It was illiterates that lifted Russian flags in a national hunger protest that has nothing to do with their predicament.

Trash

Nwaikpe:
Moslems are the people behind it.

lol Russia don betray the headless mob.

Wetin concern Russia with our protest. Na Ukraine and Francophone countries their interest dey. No be everything den fit control or put hand in for now.

Because they saw them with Russian flag so they thought they are in support

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them wantu coba Putin

InfoGuru118:
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SOURCE: https://news360ng.com/russian-govt-denies-involvement-in-kano-protests/

next time they should come with Israel 🇮🇱

Of course, we know those behind it.

Very confused set of aboki people, Northerners.
Hw many times did they protest or raise Russian flag during boo.hari 8 years Hypocrites.

Them for kukuma raise Iran, Hezbollah or Hamas flag nw. terrorists.

Those are northern brothers from Niger

Needless to