The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has stated that individuals displaying the Russian flag in Nigeria are engaging in a treasonous act.

Speaking after an emergency security meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Gen. Musa expressed declared that those individuals would soon be held accountable.

He said, “We wanted to brief Mr. President on the situation on ground and we know that since the riot has started, all the security agencies have been working together. Initially, when the riot started, they said it was a peaceful one, but we have realised that there are individuals taking 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.

“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 a treasonable offence, and it will be viewed and treated as such. So, nobody should allow himself to be used by any individual.

“Also the issue of coup, Nigeria is a sovereign nation, Nigeria is a democratic nation and 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.

“For those of them flying flags, a lot of them are kids being pushed to do that. We’re following up with those ones sponsoring them.

“The President is clear on his instructions for us not to accept anyone that wants to disrupt the peace and tranquility of Nigeria. And we are all standing here together to show Nigerians that we are working closely, we are working together with synergy to ensure that there is peace and tranquility in Nigeria, and that we have assured Mr. President.