Matawalle Speaks on the Possibility of Sanctioning Military Officer Who Clashed With Wike
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FCT, Abuja - Bello Matawalle, minister of state for defence, has said Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima, the military officer involved in a tense confrontation with Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), will not face any sanctions.
Matawalle gave the assurance in an interview with DCL Hausa, amid public speculation that the officer could be punished over the confrontation.
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Matawalle clarified that the officer’s actions did not breach any military code of conduct.
Vanguard quoted the former Zamfara state governor as saying:
“He did not commit any offence under military regulations; he merely obeyed a lawful order and followed due process. If you observe carefully, he spoke respectfully and conducted himself properly."
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Wike-Yerima’s clash: Nigerian Navy keeps mum
Legit.ng also reported that the clash between Wike and some officers of the Nigerian Navy has continued to generate reactions from Nigerians.
Legit.ng reported that Wike was blocked and prevented from accessing a land by some officers in Abuja.
The Nigerian Navy, however, remained silent following the viral video showing the heated argument between Wike and Lt. Yerima.
Source: Legit.ng
