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The nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance entered the fifth day yesterday...
President Bola Tinubu summoned a National Security Council meeting where issues of security threats to the country were discussed.
The meeting looked into the new trend of protesters hoisting the Russian flag in some states in the north.
During the security meeting, the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, said hoisting of Russian flags in Nigeria is tantamount to treason.
Furthermore, he ruled out any possible coup to remove the democratically elected government, saying that the military would not allow any such attempt to succeed.
He said: “We went to brief Mr President on the situation on ground and we know that since the riot (protest) started, all the security agencies are together.
“Initially, when the riot (protest) started they said it was a peaceful riot 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 of things are happening.
“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 offense, and it will be viewed and treated as such. So nobody shall allow himself to be used by any individual.”