Planned Protest Could Lead to Anarchy Like Kenya's – Military

The Defence Headquarters has issued a warning regarding the planned nationwide protest over economic hardship, cautioning against any form of violence.

During a press briefing in Abuja, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated that the military will not permit any demonstrations that could lead to anarchy, drawing parallels to the recent violent protests in Kenya.

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He mentioned that while citizens have the right to protest peacefully, the military has identified potential plans by certain groups to hijack the protest and incite violence against innocent Nigerians and their businesses.

The military is prepared to prevent any attempts to create chaos in the country.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu, along with governors and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has appealed to Nigerians to reconsider the planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest set for next month.

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The protest, gaining momentum on social media, is scheduled to take place across all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, in August. The organizers of the protest remain anonymous.

Nigerians are currently experiencing severe economic challenges, with the prices of food and basic commodities skyrocketing due to the government’s recent policies on petrol subsidy removal and forex unification.