Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has said that if security breaches persist, the Nigerian Military will intervene to put an end to the current hunger demonstrations.
Musa made this statement on Friday during a news conference in Abuja.
Beginning on Thursday, August 1, Nigerians flocked to the streets to voice their complaints about the high cost of living and hunger in their nation.
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In certain states, there have been instances of property destruction and theft, nevertheless.
Musa said:
“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.”
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