The Nigerian Military has warned that it will intervene in the ongoing hunger protests if security breaches persist, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, said on Friday in Abuja.
Musa stated that the military is currently supporting the police in managing the situation, but will step in if the protests escalate beyond their control.
“We are supporting the Police all through. We are just on standby. The Police is doing a good job; they are handling the situation for now. Unless it breaches beyond what they can handle, then the military will step in. The military is on standby and we are watching day and night,” Musa said.
The warning comes as protests against hunger and high cost of living continue across the country, with some instances of looting and property destruction reported in various states. The military’s intervention would mark a significant escalation in the government’s response to the protests.
