Retired soldiers who voluntarily disengaged from the Nigerian Army have staged a protest at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja, demanding payment of outstanding benefits. The demonstration began at about 10:15am on Monday, forcing a shutdown of the ministry’s main entrance.
Heavy security presence, including operatives from the military, police, and Department of State Services, was observed at the protest scene to forestall any breakdown of law and order. This marks the third protest by retired security personnel in the Federal Capital Territory within seven months.
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One of the protest leaders, Staff Sergeant Simon Ipwu, said the action was due to unpaid Security Debarment Allowance, short payment of pension gratuity, and the withholding of four months’ salaries. He added that their insurance claims also remain unsettled.
The protesters vowed to continue their occupation of the ministry’s entrance until their demands are addressed.
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