The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and heads of security agencies have directed the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) to arrest human rights activist and former presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, and other ‘sponsors’ of nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest placed on watch-list.
On August 1, Nigerians hit the streets to protest against various challenges, including the rising cost of living and insecurity in the country. What was meant to be a peaceful action turned violent in some parts of the country, resulting in the looting and vandalisation of properties and loss of lives.
A twist was introduced to it when protesters were seen waving flags of Russia and China and calling for a military intervention in the country in some parts of northern Nigeria, including Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, and Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
Speaking during a combined news conference by heads of security agencies and Service Chiefs, the Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, represented by the service’s spokesman, Peter Afunanya, said the service was monitoring those concerned.
The DSS Spokesman appealed to the youths for restoration of peace in the country.
Source: Swifteradio.com