The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) General Christopher Musa Gwabin, on Monday, said those flying the Russian flag in Nigeria have committed a treasonable offence.
The CDS who spoke after an emergency security session with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock, vowed to use the instrumentality of the law and deal with those who flew Russian Flag in Nigeria, adding that the law would catch up with such people.
Some protesters during the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA last week in part of Nigeria were observed flying the Russian Flag.
“For those of them flying flags and if you’ll see a lot of them are kids being pushed to do that. We’re following up with those ones are sponsoring them. Those are pushing them because you know, the flies were also made. We have identified those areas, and we are going to take serious action against that”, the CDS stated.
“And besides, all of us have seen it where foreign flags have been flown within the sovereignty of Nigeria, and that is totally unacceptable. We are warning in clear terms and the President has also said we should convey this, that we will not accept anybody, any individual flying any foreign flag in Nigeria. That is treasonable offence, and it will be viewed and treated as such. So, nobody shall allow himself to be used by any individual”, he stressed.
Musa also issued a stern Warning to those calling for coup. According to him the military had accepted democracy and regime change would never be allowed.
“We wanted to brief Mr President on the situation on ground and we know that since the riot has started all the security agencies you can see all of us together. Initially, when the riot started, they said it was a peaceful one, but we have realised that there are individuals that are willing to take advantage of it to cause mayhem. And we can see clearly what has happened since it has commenced. Criminals have taken over, a lot of looting taking place, stealing and all sorts happening.
“Also, the issue of coups, Nigeria is a sovereign nation, Nigeria is a democratic nation all security agencies are here to defend democracy and ensure that democracy continues to strive. We will not accept anyone pushing or taking any action, seemingly or for whatever reason to want to push for any change of government. Democracy is what we stand for democracy is what will continue to defend”. (With Agency Report)
