Alabraja Jagitay

Following the land crashes between Former Governor Nyesom Wike the Federal Capital Territory Minister and Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima a Navy officer of the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defense has told the media that they will protect the Navy Officer provided if he was performing lawful duty.

However here are the full details

The government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has stated that the military will protect the naval officer involved in the land dispute with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, if the officer was performing a lawful duty. The Federal Government has also ordered a formal probe into the incident.
Key statements and actions from the government include:
Federal Government Probe: The government has ordered a probe into the clash, with the aim of addressing the situation decisively and preventing future clashes between civilians and the military.
Defence Minister's Stance: The Minister of Defence emphasized that the military will stand by its officer, Lieutenant Yerima, and "won't allow anything to happen to him" if he acted within the bounds of his duty.
FCT Minister's Stance: Nyesom Wike has condemned the military's involvement, describing it as an "illegal takeover" and vowing to resist the use of military power to obstruct legitimate urban regulation. He maintains that the construction on the disputed land lacked valid title documents and building approval.
Chain of Command: Experts and government officials have noted that while the FCT Minister handles civil administration, he cannot lawfully countermand a soldier's orders, and conflicts should be escalated through the proper security channels to the President.
Military's Cryptic Message: The Defence Headquarters posted a message on social media after the incident, which was widely interpreted as a subtle show of support for the officer: "IT IS AN HONOUR TO SERVE IN THE NIGERIAN MILITARY. UNSHAKEN. UNBENT. UNBROKEN".
The situation remains a sensitive issue, with both the FCT Administration and the military hierarchy involved, and investigations are ongoing.
TAF Nigeria
INFORMATION NIGERIA

Alabraja Jagitay
Alabraja Jagitay