Lieutenant Yarima Reportedly Escapes Assassination In Abuja
The Nigerian Navy officer who recently had a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Lt. A.M. Yarima, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening.
Military sources told Vanguard that Yarima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans with no number plates.
The vehicles allegedly followed him from the NIPCO Filling Station off the Line Expressway to Gado Nasco Way.
According to the source, the officer noticed the surveillance and executed a “strategic maneuver,” successfully evading the suspected assailants.
The incident reportedly occurred around 6:30 p.m. with the source adding that the matter is under investigation and is receiving “the seriousness it deserves,” noting that further details are being withheld so as not to compromise the process.
As of the time of filling this report, no official statement has been released by the Nigerian military or Naval Officer Yerima.
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.
