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Seven Polish Nationals Arrested in Nigeria for Raising Russian Flags During Protests

today8 August, 2024

Background

Reuters says Nigeria arrested seven Polish nationals for raising Russian flags during anti-government protests in Kano, according to state security service spokesperson Peter Afunanya. Since August 1, hundreds of thousands of Nigerians have protested against President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, which include cutting petrol and electricity subsidies, devaluing the currency, and facing the highest inflation in three decades.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen