Assassination Attempt On Naval Officer In Face-Off With Wike Not Reported To Us – Police
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed reports that the Nigerian Navy officer who had a confrontation with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lt. Ahmed Yerima, survived an assassination attempt in Abuja, describing the claims as false and unverified.
A news report had circulated that Yerima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black, travelling in two unmarked Hilux vans without number plates in Abuja.
According to the reports, the pursuit began around 6:30 p.m. at the NIPCO filling station along the Kubwa Expressway and continued to Gado Nasco Way.
Yerima reportedly evaded the assailants through a “strategic manoeuvre” during a high-speed chase.
In a statement issued on Sunday night, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, described the claim as entirely false, noting that no such incident was reported or recorded anywhere within the FCT.
“The attention of the FCT Police Command has been drawn to publications circulating on social media alleging an attempted assassination of Lt. Ahmed Yerima.
“The command wishes to categorically state that no such incident has been reported or recorded anywhere within the Federal Capital Territory.
“The public is advised to disregard this false information and desist from spreading unverified claims capable of causing unnecessary panic,” the statement read.
The PPRO urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police division.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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