The Department of State Service (DSS) disclosed that it is currently investigating seven Polish nationals arrested in connection with the violent #EndBadGovernance protests.
Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, 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 spokesman explained that the Polish nationals were picked up over the display of foreign flags during the protests in Northern Nigeria.
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 the 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.
Chronicle NG 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 have resulted in a 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 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 within and outside the shores of the country.
