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BREAKING: Navy Officer Lt Yarima Who Confronted Wike Escapes Assassination Attempt

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A young Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yarima, who recently made headlines after a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening in Abuja.

According to Vanguard, the officer was pursued by men clad in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans without number plates. The suspicious vehicles allegedly trailed him from the NIPCO Filling Station along the Line Expressway to Gado Nasco Way.

The officer, according to sources, became aware of the surveillance and carried out a “strategic manoeuvre,” managing to shake off the suspected attackers around 6:30 p.m.

“The matter is already under investigation and is receiving the seriousness it deserves,” one of the sources said, explaining that further details are being withheld for security reasons and to avoid jeopardising the inquiry.

The incident comes barely a week after Lieutenant Yarima, while on lawful duty with other security personnel, was involved in a heated encounter with FCT Minister Wike at a disputed demolition site in the Gaduwa District of Abuja. The exchange, which was caught on video, sparked public outrage after the minister was seen verbally attacking the young officer.

The footage prompted the Presidency to suspend the demolition exercise pending further review, while retired military officers and advocacy groups condemned the minister’s outburst.

The Coalition of Retired Veterans, through its spokesperson, Abiodun Durowaiye-Herberts, described Wike’s language as “disrespectful and unbecoming of a public official,” warning that ex-service members would “occupy both the office and residence of the FCT Minister” if the Navy officer was sanctioned.

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Durowaiye-Herberts said the military’s loyalty is to the Nigerian nation, not to individual politicians, and demanded that the minister issue a public apology. “How can a serving public officer call a naval officer a fool on camera?” he asked, describing the act as an affront to national institutions.

In response to the controversy, the Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, assured that no military personnel performing their duty lawfully would face punishment.

“We will always protect our officers and armed forces personnel who are carrying out lawful assignments,” Badaru said during a briefing ahead of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations at the National Defence College. “Any officer on lawful duty will be protected if he is doing his job lawfully and doing it well.”

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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