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10 In Police Net For Displaying Russian Flags In Gombe
The Police Command in Gombe State yesterday said it had arrested 10 protesters for displaying Russian flags while protesting in the state.
It Commissioner, Hayatu Usman, stated this in Gombe while giving an update of the protest at a news conference.
Abdullahi said the protesters’ act disrespected the national symbol and they have, by that action, committed treasonable felony and other related offences.
“On Monday, we saw the unsettling display of foreign (Russian) flags by some protesters. “This act not only disrespects our national symbols, but also commits treasonable felony. “So far, 10 suspects been arrested flying Russian flags,” he said.
The police said that the number of suspects under police custody had risen to 111.
Giving a breakdown, he said nine persons were detained for their involvement in violent protests and attacks on policemen, while 92 suspects have been picked over alleged vandalism and looting of public and private property.
He stated that so far, no loss of life had been recorded since the commencement of the protest in Gombe State.
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