Hundreds of Nigerian retired soldiers, who defended the country during the 1966 Civil War, took to the streets of Ibadan the Oyo State capital, over unpaid pensions since they retired 44 years ago.
The ex-servicemen, armed with placards with varying inscriptions, asked if they deserved what they were going through, after defending the country with their blood.
Speaking with journalists at its state headquarters, Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, the National Coordinator of the retirees, Cpl. Babawande Phillip (retd), lamented that the most painful aspect of their situation is that the perceived enemies, who fought against the country then, have been paid by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, while they, who defended the country with all sorts of bullet wounds, are still languishing in pains and sorrow.
One of the physically challenged retired soldiers, 81 years-old Mr Rafiu Olabamiji, said he has been blind since 2004 with no family as his children and his wife have died.
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