A Nigerian man has captured public attention after declaring his intention to reward the soldier who famously stood his ground against Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike with an expensive personal watch.
The Viral Confrontation That Sparked National Interest
The drama unfolded when Soldier Yerima refused to comply with instructions from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, citing superior orders from a naval officer. The resulting exchange between the minister and the military officer was captured on video and quickly went viral across social media platforms, drawing widespread commentary from Nigerians.
Amid the ongoing discussions about the incident, a social media user identified as @EzeAyoka took to his platform to express admiration for the soldier's actions and make a generous offer.
The Generous Offer and Expensive Gift
In a post that has since garnered significant engagement, the man revealed his plan to gift the viral soldier his personal watch, which he values at approximately ₦450,000. He provided specific details about the timepiece, noting that he had used it for about three months before deciding to part with it as a token of appreciation.
The man wrote emphatically: "If anyone knows how to reach that Naval Officer, I have this watch to gift him. I have used it for about 3 months, and it is valued around 450K. That's the only thing of value I can gift. I swear, I want to gift him."
Mixed Reactions Flood Social Media
The announcement triggered diverse responses from social media users, with many expressing support while others raised concerns about the implications of the gesture.
User @Chinonso__igwe offered practical assistance, suggesting: "If you go through the thread of this topic you'd see his best friend posted about him so I guess you can pass it through him."
However, @covenant2930 presented a critical perspective, commenting: "Some of you Nigerians are just ingrates... A military man is doing something that is wrong but because your hatred for Wike is greater than the wrong done by the Commander, you all are praising him. When the commander does this to a civilian you all will come here and complain."
Another user, @npac, expressed skepticism about the soldier accepting the gift, stating: "He should not accept gifts from you dogs, tomorrow you will use it against him and call him Almajiri, i will never accept gifts from any of you online Mob."
Meanwhile, @Hillary_042 noted the challenges in locating the soldier's social media presence, wondering why users could dig up old pictures but couldn't find his active profiles.
Broader Context and Related Developments
The soldier's actions have continued to generate ripple effects across the Nigerian social media landscape. In related developments, the sister of the soldier who confronted Minister Wike also went viral after making a promise to her brother.
Additionally, a classmate of Soldier Yerima came forward to share emotional old photographs from their university days, expressing pride in his friend's decision to stand his ground during the confrontation with the FCT minister.
These supporting stories have gained significant traction online, demonstrating how the original video continues to inspire various forms of public engagement and commentary days after the initial incident occurred.
