Police and Soldiers Block Pension Protest in Abuja

On Wednesday, armed police and soldiers prevented retired military personnel from protesting in front of the Ministry of Defence in Abuja. The ex-servicemen had gathered to demand the implementation of consequential adjustments to their pensions, which are linked to salary increases approved for serving military personnel.

As the protesters attempted to move towards the ministry, security personnel were mobilized to stop them, leading to a confrontation between the serving soldiers and the retired personnel. The heavy security presence ultimately thwarted the ex-servicemen's plans to assemble at the ministry, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding pension adjustments for military retirees.