The Defence Headquarters, DHQ has expressed concern about the potential of violent elements to hijack the planned nationwide protest against hardship.
The DHQ added that intelligence reports show that the protest is a ploy to replicate what happened in Kenya.
Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made this known during a press briefing in Abuja.
He said the planned protest bears similarities to violent and unresolved events in Kenya.
“There are strong indicators that unscrupulous elements plan to hijack the process, leading to anarchy,” he told journalists.
However, he declared that the military will not allow the nation to descend into chaos and will take action to prevent violent occurrences.
Major-Gen Buba said: “Intelligence at the Military’s disposal showed the protest would be hijacked by some unscrupulous elements.
“The aim of the protest is to show you what is happening in Kenya. And I would add that what is happening in Kenya in terms of the protest, one, is violence. Two, it remains unresolved as we speak now.
He cited potential targets, including individuals with basic possessions, places of worship, businesses, and markets.
General Buba urged citizens to recognize the unique circumstances surrounding this protest.
He called for calm to allow the government address the situation and restore national prosperity.
