Seven Polish nationals who were arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on August 5, 2024, during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano, have been released.
The DSS had accused the Polish nationals of playing a “suspicious role” in the protests against bad governance and economic hardship. However, Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Andrzej Szejna, clarified that the individuals were six students and their lecturer from the University of Warsaw participating in an exchange program at Bayero Univeristy in Kano.
On August 28, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced on the release of the students on X, expressing gratitude of the parents, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and all those involved in securing their freedom.
He wrote: “Polish students have been released and are in Kano.
“The Minister @sikorskiadek spoke today with the representatives of parents, Mr. Jacek Pólrolniczak, and thanked the students’ families for the good cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Thank you to everyone involved in the release of citizens!”
