A Nigerian social media user has sparked significant online discussion after posing four challenging questions to supporters of Lieutenant Yerima, the naval officer who recently confronted Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.
The incident, which occurred in Abuja and was published on November 14, 2025, involved a heated exchange between the FCT minister and the naval officer over a property allegedly belonging to a retired naval officer.
The Four Critical Questions
Jerry Ikunile, who shared his perspective on Facebook, directed four pointed questions at those supporting the naval officer's actions during the confrontation with Minister Wike.
The first question addressed potential underlying motives: "Are you doing it because of your hatred for FCT Minister Mr. Wike, or do you think it is the way society should be?"
The second question focused on professional conduct: "Should a young trained Naval officer be used in that manner at a construction site?"
The third question highlighted procedural concerns: "Shouldn't the retired General take his documents to the FCT building authorities to show that the land was properly approved by the government and properly paid for?"
The final question tackled issues of equality before the law: "Should the law be disrespected by big people in society, either in uniform or politicians, while you and I are made to respect the same law and then punished when we violate it?"
Historical Context and Comparisons
Ikunile drew parallels between the recent incident and previous cases involving retired military officers and land disputes. He specifically referenced a similar situation involving the Governor of Lagos State where uniformed personnel refused to vacate certain posts in Magodo, citing orders from superiors.
"This is like the 2nd or 3rd case involving our retired officers on land-related issues where they're unable to show documents for land owned," Ikunile noted in his Facebook post.
He expressed concern about the potential misuse of uniformed personnel to intimidate civilians during property disputes, suggesting that ordinary Nigerians would face different treatment in similar circumstances.
Public Reaction and Divided Opinions
The post generated substantial engagement from social media users, revealing divided perspectives on the matter.
One commenter, Daniel, acknowledged validity in both positions: "Sir, those are the same questions I keep asking those masturbating the officer's ego just because of their hatred for wike. Although, Wike's use of vulgar language that 'you're a fool' is highly condemnable and transgressive."
Another respondent, Jimoh, offered a more balanced critique: "Your observation is correct on this issue, the use of officers to guides landed property by few individuals because they were once or in uniform is totally wrong. We needs the use of all trained personnel at this moment when insecurity is gradually consuming the whole nation on the field."
However, some defended the naval officer's actions. Hillary commented: "The officer was just obeying the order, only the commander in chief and his superiors will he take instructions from. Wike was only lucky that he met a well trained professional."
The discussion continues to evolve as more Nigerians weigh in on the proper boundaries between military authority, civilian governance, and property rights in the nation's capital.
