Department of State Service, DSS, says it is currently investigating seven Polish

nationals arrested in connection with the violent #EndBadGovernance protests in

Kano.

The spokesperson of the DSS, Peter Afunanya, revealed this when the Minister of

Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, held a meeting with members of the Diplomatic Corps

on Wednesday. Reacting to questions, the DSS representative explained that the

Polish nationals were picked up over the display of foreign flags during the protests in

parts of the North-West.

According to him, those picked up are being investigated, further assuring that their

arrest was not a targeted attempt on Polish nationals. The meeting was attended by

Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, a representative of the National Security

Adviser, the Inspector General of Police and the Chairman of the House of

Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ATN reports that the meeting followed the nationwide protests across the country,

which commenced on August 1, 2024. The Foreign Affairs minister highlighted the

Federal Government’s efforts to enhance socioeconomic development, which he says

had resulted in the reduction of the country’s debt servicing spending from 90 percent

to 68 percent. He added that the government had initiated other interventions to

ensure food security, create jobs and promote investments.

Tuggar stated that the past few days have witnessed bad narratives on the social

media which he said are currently threatening the peace and stability of the nation.

The minister, however, assured that the Federal Government remained committed to

protecting members of the Diplomatic Corps, as well as Nigerians in line with

international laws. He warned that the government would not spare anyone found

guilty of funding the protest both from within and outside the shores of the country.