A tense encounter between security agencies in Abuja has sparked widespread debate after the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command questioned a Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, for allegedly covering his vehicle’s number plate.
The incident, captured in a video now trending across social media platforms, has raised fresh concerns about road law enforcement, accountability, and the conduct of uniformed personnel.
In the footage, police officers are seen confronting Yerima and demanding an explanation for the obscured licence plate — a violation that often signals attempts to evade identification or security checks.
Yerima responds by insisting on his rank, claiming he is “an officer.” But the policemen push back firmly, asking him to properly identify himself.
As the interaction intensifies, Yerima is seen arguing that he should not be questioned, insisting that the officers are “doing wrong”
This incident comes on the heels of a recent high-profile clash between Yerima and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, which has dominated headlines.
During that earlier encounter, military personnel allegedly blocked Wike and his team from accessing a disputed parcel of land in Abuja’s Gaduwa District.
The confrontation sparked a nationwide debate on civilian authority and military obedience.
In a related development, reports have emerged that Yerima was trailed by unidentified individuals on Sunday in unmarked vehicles in Abuja.
He allegedly evaded them through sharp driving maneuvers. The matter is now under investigation, raising fresh questions about his safety and the wider implications of the land dispute.
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