While calling for the protection of protesters, he, however, urged them not to destroy properties and public infrastructure.
Musa expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation and the influence of non-state actors in several states, including Kano.
He said the situation, observed through CISLAC’s situation room, indicated that security operatives were being influenced by political interference linked to local rivalries, leading to inadequate protection of peaceful protesters.
“The peaceful demonstrations by Nigerians, initially intended to express legitimate grievances, have unfortunately been hijacked and turned into violent chaos.
“Criminal elements are exploiting the protests to create further unrest and undermine public safety,” he said.
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