JUST IN: Army Orders Protesting Retired Soldiers to Vacate Finance Ministry in Abuja

The Defence Headquarters has directed retired soldiers protesting at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja to immediately leave the premises.

According to reports, a large group of veterans who voluntarily exited the Nigerian Army in 2024 had gathered at the ministry to demand unpaid entitlements, claiming long-standing neglect by the government.

Reacting to the protest, Director of Defence Media Operations, Markus Kanye, emphasized that the demonstrations were disrupting the ministry’s operations. He urged the ex-soldiers to vacate the premises to allow government activities to continue without interruption.

“While the Defence Headquarters acknowledges the right to legitimate protest, the veterans are strongly advised to tread with caution and vacate the premises of the Federal Ministry of Finance to allow government functions to continue seamlessly,” Kanye said.

He also reassured the public that the Nigerian Armed Forces remain committed to defending the nation, supporting civil authorities in maintaining security, and ensuring peace and stability across the country.