Scores of retired military personnel on Monday staged a peaceful protest in Abuja, the nation’s Federal Capital Territory FCT, over the non-payment of their entitlements.
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The ex-servicemen in military camouflage reportedly took over the main gate of the Federal Ministry of Finance located at the Central Business District of Abuja unannounced and occupied the place after barricading the main entrance gate.
Reports said that the retired soldiers were demanding the immediate payment of outstanding shortfalls in their gratuity, security debarment allowance (SDA), and parking allowance.
It was observed that the prompt arrival of a senior military officer at the scene to appeal to the angry protesters could not stop the protest as they remained adamant and refused to vacate the entrance, insisting their demands must be met before any dialogue could commence.
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