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Protesting Nigerians hoisting Russian flag worrisome, treasonable, says Chief Yohanna Margif, Labour Party chieftain
Protesting Nigerians hoisting Russian flag worrisome, treasonable, says Chief Yohanna Margif, Labour Party chieftain
By: Michael Mike
A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Chief Yohanna Margif, has decried the viral video of some young Nigerians hoisting Russia’s national flag during the ongoing national protests in the country, saying it was disrespectful to Nigeria’s sovereignty.
Margif expressed his thoughts in an interview in Abuja on Tuesday.
He described the development as worrisome, treasonable, and indicative of ignorance on the part of the protesters.
The LP chieftain lauded President Bola Tinubu’s swift action when he directed the nation’s security chiefs to promptly crackdown on the culprits and bring them to book.
“Firstly, I commend President Bola Tinubu for his bold step when he swiftly directed the nation’s security officials to apprehend the culprits and bring them to book.
“A protest situation whereby foreign flags are flown within the sovereignty of Nigeria by some aggrieved Nigerians, no matter their grievances, is disturbing, worrisome, treasonable, and unacceptable.
“This behaviour has the potential to worsen an already bad situation, which has culminated in the unfortunate loss of lives and properties; so we must acknowledge and support the president’s efforts,” he said.
The politician noted that, apart from the treasonable actions of some individuals, others were exploiting the protests to wantonly loot and destroy properties, which were all at the nation’s peril.
Margif said that the recent national broadcast by President Tinubu, which disclosed the disbursement of N570 billion to the 36 state governments in the country called for proper accountability on the part of state governors.
He said that, given this development, and against the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on local government autonomy, it was clear that the state governors must be held responsible for the management of the funds.
“I urge Nigerians to redirect their focus from the national hunger protests to state-level protests.
“Let us commend the President for all his efforts and offer our support as he works towards achieving the New Hope Agenda.
“Together we can build a better Nigeria of our collective dreams,” he said.
NAN recalls that the President had on Monday directed security agencies to crack down on individuals who were seen flying the Russian flag in the country during the protests.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, who briefed State House correspondents after the National Security Council meeting, said the President had given them the marching order after they briefed him on the protests.
Protesting Nigerians hoisting Russian flag worrisome, treasonable, says Chief Yohanna Margif, Labour Party chieftain
Bandits kill two, rustle cattle in Kaduna community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have attacked Unguwan Namaje, Lukora village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing two residents and rustling an unspecified number of cattle.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 2:50 a.m. on Friday when the bandits stormed the residence of one Abdullahi Yunusa.
According to the sources, three victims were shot during the attack.
“Those fatally injured were identified as Audu Yunusa, 15, and Salisu Yunusa, 23. They sustained gunshot wounds to the stomach and were later certified dead by a doctor.
“Another victim, Isiyaku Yunusa, 25, also sustained serious gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment at Saint Gerard Hospital, Kaduna,”said the sources.
Nigerian troops were immediately mobilised to the scene, while efforts were intensified to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen cattle.
Bandits kill two, rustle cattle in Kaduna community
Police rescue eight kidnapped victims, confirm one dead in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Katsina State says its operatives have foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescued eight victims and confirmed the death of one person in Dandume Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama learnt that on Friday night, yet-to-be identified armed men laid an ambush along Funtua–Mahuta road and opened fire on a moving Golf vehicle with registration number EDT 693 AA, apparently intending to kidnap the occupants.
Sources said that the driver lost control of the vehicle which veered into a farmland.
“APC patrol teams promptly responded, cordoned off the area and engaged the hoodlums in an exchange of fire, thereby rescuing eight victims unhurt,” the sources said.
The sources dded that three other passengers sustained various degrees of gunshot injuries and were rushed to General Hospital, Dandume, where one of them was later confirmed dead.
The sources further said that search and rescue operations were ongoing to trace other passengers who might have scattered into nearby farms during the attack.
Police rescue eight kidnapped victims, confirm one dead in Katsina
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover AK47 in ambush near Buni Gari
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised a terrorist in a long-range ambush around Ndoksa village near Buni Gari, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama on Saturday that the ambush was conducted following intelligence on the movement of terrorists in the axis.
The source said the troops killed one terrorist during the operation and recovered an AK-47 rifle and two motorcycles.
“The successful ambush is part of the ongoing aggressive operations to deny terrorists freedom of movement, disrupt their logistics, and safeguard communities in the North East,” the source said.
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover AK47 in ambush near Buni Gari
Bandits kill two, rustle cattle in Kaduna community
Tanker explosion kills one in Kaduna workshop
Police rescue eight kidnapped victims, confirm one dead in Katsina
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