Minister of Defence Mohammad Badaru Abubakar has declared that no military officer performing lawful duties will face punishment over the recent confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a Naval officer, Lt A.M. Yerima, in Abuja.
Speaking on Wednesday, November 12, during a ministerial briefing at the National Defence College to mark the commencement of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Abubakar said the Defence Ministry stands firmly behind officers who discharge their duties professionally.
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“At the Ministry, and indeed the Armed Forces, we will always protect our officers on lawful duty. We will not allow anything to happen to him; so far he is doing his job, and he’s doing it very well,” the minister stated.
The assurance follows a viral video showing a heated exchange between Wike and Lt Yerima at a disputed land site allegedly linked to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (rtd).
Wike had stormed the site, claiming it was illegally acquired, while the officer, acting under superior orders, barred the minister’s access, leading to a tense standoff.
Meanwhile, a coalition of retired military veterans has warned it would mobilize to occupy the FCT Ministry if the officer faces any disciplinary action, insisting he acted within lawful bounds.
