Nationwide Protest: DSS Investigates 7 Polish Nationals Arrested In Kano

Seven Polish citizens have been detained in Nigeria following the violent nationwide protests against hunger and economic difficulties in Kano State.

The Department of State Service (DSS) during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tugar, and members of the diplomatic community on Wednesday, clarified that the individuals were apprehended due to their display of foreign flags in the North-West region.

The DSS representative confirmed that these individuals are currently under investigation and emphasized that their arrest was not a deliberate targeting of Polish nationals.

The meeting also included the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, a representative from the National Security Adviser’s office, the Inspector General of Police, and the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs.

This gathering was convened in light of the nationwide protests that began on August 1, 2024.

In his opening remarks, the Minister of Foreign Affairs underscored the Federal Government’s initiatives aimed at promoting socioeconomic development, noting a reduction in debt servicing from 90 percent to 68 percent, along with various measures to ensure food security, job creation, and investment opportunities.

Ambassador Tuggar remarked that recent days have witnessed negative narratives circulating on social media, which pose a threat to the peace and stability of the nation.

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He emphasized that the Federal Government is steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding both members of the diplomatic community and Nigerian citizens in accordance with international law.

Furthermore, he cautioned that the government would take decisive action against anyone found culpable of financing the protests, whether from within the country or abroad.
The Department of State Services (DSS) had previously pledged to disclose the identities of those sponsoring foreign-affiliated protesters aimed at inciting unrest in the nation.

During a joint press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, DSS Spokesperson Peter Afunanya announced that the names of these individuals would be revealed shortly. He also urged Nigerians to exercise patience as the Federal Government addresses the situation.