Military pensioners protest in Abuja over benefit adjustments

…Demand implementation of consequential pension increases
By Kingsley Omonobi
ABUJA — Scores of retired military personnel on Wednesday protested in Abuja over the alleged non-implementation of consequential adjustments to their pensions following salary increases approved for serving military personnel.
The pensioners gathered at an open field in Area 10, Garki, near the Ministry of Defence, carrying placards with various inscriptions urging the Federal Government to implement outstanding salary adjustments in their pensions.
The protest triggered the deployment of security personnel, including soldiers, police and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC...