Nigeria arrests seven Polish nationals for raising Russian flags at protests
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Nigeria has arrested seven Polish nationals for raising Russian flags during anti-government protests in the northern state of Kano; The protests began on August 1 against President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms; Some protesters waved Russian flags, raising concerns about increased Russian activity in western Africa; The Polish nationals were detained during security operations by the Department of State Services; The Polish consul to Nigeria confirmed the arrests; Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff called the brandishing of a foreign flag during protests a 'treasonable offence'; The Russian embassy in Nigeria denied any involvement.

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