Police Arrest 39 in Kaduna for Displaying Russian and Chinese Flags

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 39 individuals for inciting violence, displaying Russian and Chinese flags, and vandalizing both public and private property in the state capital. Among those arrested was a tailor who made the flags for the protesters.

According to the command’s spokesman, Mansir Hassan, the suspects took advantage of the #EndBadGovernance protest to attack innocent residents. Damaged properties included a Hilux vehicle belonging to the Kaduna State Vigilance Service, a journalist’s car, a new generation bank at Tudun Wada in Kaduna South local government area, and the Zonal office of the Kaduna Traffic Law Enforcement Agency in Zaria.

Hassan noted that when the police, along with other security agencies, intervened to restore order, the suspects became aggressive, using stones, catapults, and other weapons. The police were able to calm the situation with minimal use of tear gas.

Authorities recovered 38 Russian flags, one Chinese flag, two catapults with a bag of stones, and various vandalized items from the suspects.

Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Ali Dabigi, has issued a stern warning to residents to adhere to the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities. He stated that violators would be arrested and prosecuted and urged citizens to cooperate with the police and other security agencies during this critical time. “The curfew is in place to protect lives and property and to ensure the swift restoration of peace in Kaduna State,” the Commissioner said.