02:34Hundreds of activists rallied with Russian national flags in Kaduna on Tuesday urging Moscow to help 'in whatever way' possible amid the soaring inflation rate in Nigeria.
Footage shows demonstrators gathering for the march while chanting and holding Russian flags as the police officers were seen patrolling the area.
"You see this flag I am raising. I am calling on the Russian government to help us in whatever way they can. Both in terms of food supplies and arms to defeat terrorists. Until that is done, we will not leave the street," said one of the protesters local businessman Muhammad Nafiu Aminu.
"The level of food inflation is very high, this prices of cake were 50 Nigerian naira for two pieces before now. However, at the moment it's 250 for one piece. The most painful thing to me is that the petroleum we have in Nigeria is sold back to us and we have to pay up to 1500 naira (0,94 USD) per litre of fuel," he added.
According to reports, at least 40 activists were detained for rallying with Russian flags as Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa earlier called a 'treasonable offence' demonstrating with foreign flags.
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria denied Moscow's connection with incident, emphasising that 'Russia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of foreign states, including Nigeria'.
The protests in Kaduna State continue despite the 24-hour curfew imposed in Kaduna and Zaria by the local State Security Council on Monday to provide security in the area.
Nigeria's inflation rate hit a record 34,19 percent in June 2024, the highest since March 1996, while 87 million of its citizens are estimated to live below the poverty line, according to the World Bank Group.
The inflation is believed to have been accelerated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to remove fuel subsidies and liberalise the currency to improve the economy shortly after he was sworn in May 2023.
'Help us in whatever way' - Hundreds rally with Russian flags urging Moscow to aid amid soaring inflation rate in Nigeria
Hundreds of activists rallied with Russian national flags in Kaduna on Tuesday urging Moscow to help 'in whatever way' possible amid the soaring inflation rate in Nigeria.
Footage shows demonstrators gathering for the march while chanting and holding Russian flags as the police officers were seen patrolling the area.
"You see this flag I am raising. I am calling on the Russian government to help us in whatever way they can. Both in terms of food supplies and arms to defeat terrorists. Until that is done, we will not leave the street," said one of the protesters local businessman Muhammad Nafiu Aminu.
"The level of food inflation is very high, this prices of cake were 50 Nigerian naira for two pieces before now. However, at the moment it's 250 for one piece. The most painful thing to me is that the petroleum we have in Nigeria is sold back to us and we have to pay up to 1500 naira (0,94 USD) per litre of fuel," he added.
According to reports, at least 40 activists were detained for rallying with Russian flags as Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa earlier called a 'treasonable offence' demonstrating with foreign flags.
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria denied Moscow's connection with incident, emphasising that 'Russia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of foreign states, including Nigeria'.
The protests in Kaduna State continue despite the 24-hour curfew imposed in Kaduna and Zaria by the local State Security Council on Monday to provide security in the area.
Nigeria's inflation rate hit a record 34,19 percent in June 2024, the highest since March 1996, while 87 million of its citizens are estimated to live below the poverty line, according to the World Bank Group.
The inflation is believed to have been accelerated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to remove fuel subsidies and liberalise the currency to improve the economy shortly after he was sworn in May 2023.
Hundreds of activists rallied with Russian national flags in Kaduna on Tuesday urging Moscow to help 'in whatever way' possible amid the soaring inflation rate in Nigeria.
Footage shows demonstrators gathering for the march while chanting and holding Russian flags as the police officers were seen patrolling the area.
"You see this flag I am raising. I am calling on the Russian government to help us in whatever way they can. Both in terms of food supplies and arms to defeat terrorists. Until that is done, we will not leave the street," said one of the protesters local businessman Muhammad Nafiu Aminu.
"The level of food inflation is very high, this prices of cake were 50 Nigerian naira for two pieces before now. However, at the moment it's 250 for one piece. The most painful thing to me is that the petroleum we have in Nigeria is sold back to us and we have to pay up to 1500 naira (0,94 USD) per litre of fuel," he added.
According to reports, at least 40 activists were detained for rallying with Russian flags as Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa earlier called a 'treasonable offence' demonstrating with foreign flags.
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria denied Moscow's connection with incident, emphasising that 'Russia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of foreign states, including Nigeria'.
The protests in Kaduna State continue despite the 24-hour curfew imposed in Kaduna and Zaria by the local State Security Council on Monday to provide security in the area.
Nigeria's inflation rate hit a record 34,19 percent in June 2024, the highest since March 1996, while 87 million of its citizens are estimated to live below the poverty line, according to the World Bank Group.
The inflation is believed to have been accelerated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to remove fuel subsidies and liberalise the currency to improve the economy shortly after he was sworn in May 2023.