A heartwarming video featuring Lieutenant Yerima, the naval officer who recently had a tense encounter with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has taken social media by storm, revealing his unexpectedly playful personality.
From Confrontation to Comedy: Yerima's Viral Moment
The video, which resurfaced on TikTok and was shared by Instagram user @navaldiva02, shows Lieutenant Yerima in a completely different light from his serious confrontation with the minister. In the throwback clip, the officer can be seen running around a compound while engaging in the popular wordplay challenge known as 'don't leave me' with a friend.
This playful display comes amid ongoing conversations about Yerima's now-famous faceoff with Minister Wike, creating a striking contrast that has captured the attention of Nigerians nationwide. The video was published on November 14, 2025, and has since garnered significant engagement across multiple social media platforms.
Nigerians React with Joy and Admiration
Social media users flooded the comments section with positive reactions to the officer's unexpected playful side. One user named Tunde captured the general sentiment perfectly, writing: "This guy dey give me joy. So he's this funny. Yerima. Correct guy."
Other notable reactions included Officialchel's comment: "We need more of his type," while Spartacus_shoes described him as a "Fearless gallant soldier." The comments section became a testament to how Nigerians appreciated seeing this humanizing aspect of the naval officer.
Several commenters noted that only those familiar with naval culture would fully understand the context of the video. @Ochuko remarked: "It will only takes marine and navy to understand all what he said," while @joeboyblinko added: "Civilians won't understand. It's all Naval."
Contrasting Images: Serious Officer vs Playful Personality
The viral video creates an interesting juxtaposition with Yerima's previous public image as the officer who stood his ground during the confrontation with Minister Wike. This earlier incident had already made him popular among Nigerians who admired his professionalism.
@Miracle Adadiche, who appeared to have personal experience with the officer, shared: "Training school was so much fun with him he's really a good guy always keeping to the standards." This testimony further reinforced the positive perception of Lieutenant Yerima's character.
The video has sparked conversations about the multifaceted nature of military personnel, reminding the public that behind the uniform are individuals with relatable personalities and moments of lightheartedness.
