General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, has issued a stern warning that the Nigerian Military may intervene to address the ongoing hunger protests if security conditions worsen.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, General Musa addressed the protests that began on August 1, as citizens expressed their dissatisfaction with severe hunger and the rising cost of living.
Reports indicate instances of looting and property damage in various states during these demonstrations.
Musa remarked, “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.”
