Security blocks ex-servicemen’s protest at defence ministry
Armed police and soldiers stopped retired military personnel from gathering in front of the Ministry of Defence in Abuja. The ex-servicemen had planned a protest over the non-implementation of consequential adjustments to their pensions. The situation led to a confrontation between the retirees and serving soldiers. A strong security presence ultimately prevented the demonstration from taking place as intended.
What we know
- Armed police and soldiers blocked retired military personnel from protesting at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja.
- The ex-servicemen were protesting the non-implementation of consequential pension adjustments linked to salary increases for serving personnel.
- More security operatives were mobilised to stop the retirees from assembling at the ministry.
- There was a confrontation between serving soldiers and the retired personnel during the attempted protest.
- The heavy security presence prevented the ex-servicemen from converging at their planned protest location.
