US EditionOfficer Yerima Did Well - Defence Minister Backs Officer Who Confronted Wike
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru praised Lt AM Yerima for upholding lawful military duties during a land dispute, with the government assuring full protection amid ongoing investigations.
- On Wednesday, Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru praised Lieutenant A.M. Yerima and said the Federal Government will protect every Armed Forces member at the National Defence College.
- A disputed parcel in Abuja drew Wike after AMMC reports, and Lieutenant A.M. Yerima blocked his access Tuesday; Wike said, `This is what prevents us from progressing`.
- In viral footage, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima cited orders and calmly refused entry while Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, became increasingly agitated.
- An official inquiry is under way, Mohammed Badaru said, and the BBC has asked the Nigerian military for comment amid media scrutiny.
- The exchange has provoked nationwide reactions, with social media users widely praising Lieutenant A.M. Yerima's courageous demeanour and using his image online.
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Lt. Yerima: Navy Officer Who Stood Up to Nyesom Wike
From an unknown naval officer to one of the most talked-about men in Nigeria in less than 24 hours, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima’s sudden rise to fame is nothing short of remarkable. His name shot into the national spotlight after standing his ground against a powerful politician, an act so bold that even the bravest often hesitate to attempt it. Yerima went viral following a widely circulated video of his confrontation with the Minister of the Federa…
Defence Minister to investigate Wike’s clash with Naval officer
The post Defence Minister to investigate Wike’s clash with Naval officer appeared first on Kemi Filani. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has confirmed that they are investigating the confrontation between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and a naval officer, A. M. Yerima, over a disputed piece of land in Abuja. Speaking during a press briefing, Badaru vowed that the Armed Forces will not abandon any personnel …
Defense Minister Backs Naval Officer in Abuja Land Dispute with FCT Minister Wike
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has publicly defended Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, the naval officer involved in a recent confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over access to a disputed plot of land in Abuja. The land is reportedly owned by former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (rtd). Speaking during a press briefing at the National Defence College on Wednesday, held in preparat…
He Did Well, Defence Minister Defends Officer Who Faced Off with Wike
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has applauded Lieutenant Yerima, the naval officer who stood up to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, concerning the disputed access to a parcel of land in Abuja. In a viral video on Tuesday, the officer and the FCT minister were seen in […] The post He Did Well, Defence Minister Defends Officer Who Faced Off with Wike first appeared on African Examiner.
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