Scores of retired military personnel, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over the non-payment of their entitlements. The retired soldiers reportedly stormed the main gate of the Federal Ministry of Finance located in the Central Business District area of Abuja unannounced and occupied the place after barricading the main entrance gate. It was gathered that the retired soldiers were demanding the immediate payment of outstanding shortfalls in their Gratuity, Security Debarment Allowance (SDA), and Parking Allowance. According to reports, the prompt arrival of a…
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