Nigeria's gov't concerned over increased Russia's influence in the protests

"Concerns are rising over the influence of Russia in the ongoing demonstrations in Nigeria.
Some protesters have been seen wielding Russian flags as they demonstrate in various states in Nigeria.

Authorities in the country have termed the act treasonous to the country's sovereignty.
The Russian embassy in Nigeria has distanced itself from allegations that it is influencing the demos.
Protests against economic hardship have persisted in several Nigerian states despite the president calling for an end to the demonstrations that have faced a crackdown from security forces. President Bola Tinubu met with security chiefs in Abuja's capital. A curfew was declared in northern Kaduna state — the sixth state to take such a measure since the protests began — after reports of looting.
The cost-of-living crisis is fueled by surging inflation, at a 28-year high, and government economic policies that have pushed the local currency to record lows against the dollar." AfricaNews