The Nigeria Police FCT command has debunked alleged assassination attempt on Lt. Adamu Yerima, a a junior naval officer who recently engaged in verbal altercation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike.
Reports emerged on Sunday indicating that the junior officer was trailed by unmarked vehicle who were allegedly attempted to harm him.
I a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, Clarified that the said officer was involved in an incident with routine police patrol time in the Kubwa Surburd of Abuja where the junior officer refused to identify himself at police checkpoint.
According to the police:
“The attention of FCT Police Command has been drawn to publications by an Instagram blogger, “Mazitundeednut,” alleging an attack on one Lt. Ahmed Yerima at NNPC junction in Kubwa area of the FCT. FCT Police Command wishes to state that these publications are false and grossly misleading.
“On 16th November 2025 at about 06:15 p.m., a Police patrol team, while conducting a routine stop-and-search operation at NNPC Junction along Kubwa Expressway, intercepted an ash-coloured Toyota Camry driven with a concealed number plate and fully tinted windows.
“In line with standard operational procedure, officers approached the vehicle and politely requested for the occupant’s identity, along with an explanation for the concealment. The occupant, however, refused to identify himself, proceeded to make several calls, and wound up his tinted windows, declining to engage with the police team.
“A few minutes later, three naval personnel arrived the location and cordially identified the occupant of the vehicle as their colleague. They were also observed taking video and picture footage of the encounter before leaving. Following this confirmation, the Police team allowed the vehicle to proceed. The patrol team then continued its operations peacefully and without any further incident. It is however surprising to wake up to maliciously crafted tales and worst of all allegations of assassination.”
A video has also emerged on the social media where the naval officer is seen in a tinted Toyota sedan with its number plate covered. The officer is seen flashing an ID card to the police before winding up the car window.
The FCT police commissioner, CP Miller Dantawaye called on the public to “always cooperate with police officers in the discharge of their lawful duty” while urging them to “shun peddling of fake and unverified news capable of creating fear and apprehension in the society.”
The police enjoined anyone with inquiries or reports of suspicious activity, residents are encouraged to contact the Command via the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08068587311, CRU: 08107314192.
