CDS: Flying foreign flags during #EndBadGovernance protest a treasonable offence

Christopher Musa, the chief of defence staff, says flying foreign countries’ flags in Nigeria during the #EndBadGovernance protest is a treasonable offence.

Musa spoke in Abuja on Monday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House.

“Initially, when the riot 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,” the CDS said.

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 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 offense, and it will be viewed and treated as such. So, nobody shall allow himself to be used by any individual.

“Also, the issue of coups. Nigeria is a sovereign nation. Nigeria is a democratic nation. 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 we will continue to defend.

“For those of them flying flags, and if you’ll see, a lot of them are kids being pushed to do that. We’re following up with those who are sponsoring them.

“Those are pushing them because, you know, the flies were also made. We have identified those areas, and we are going to take serious action against that.

“The President is clear in 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’re working closely, we are working together with synergy to ensure that there’s still peace and tranquility in Nigeria, as we have assured Mr. President.