A family friend has come forward with revealing information about the personality and family background of Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima, the naval officer who recently gained viral attention after his confrontation with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.
Family Friend's Revelation About Yerima's Character
Jane Àríké Francis, who identified herself as a family friend, shared insights about both Lieutenant Yerima and his father through a Facebook comment. According to her disclosure, Yerima served as her husband's junior colleague during their time at the prestigious Nigerian Military School (NMS).
Francis described the viral naval officer as a man of few words who chooses his speech carefully. "He barely talks, but when he does, you can instantly tell how valuable he is," she noted in her social media post that has since attracted significant attention.
Like Father, Like Son: The Apple Doesn't Fall Far
The family friend further revealed that Lieutenant Yerima's personality traits directly mirror those of his father, whom she identified as retired. She emphasized that both father and son share the same communication style - reserved in speech but impactful when they choose to speak.
"His retired dad is just the same - a man of few words, but when he speaks, every word carries weight," Francis wrote in her Facebook commentary. This revelation provides context to Lieutenant Yerima's composed demeanor during his now-famous encounter with the FCT minister.
Nigerians React to the Wike-Yerima Confrontation
The incident between Minister Nyesom Wike and Lieutenant Yerima has sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria, with many citizens expressing their opinions on social media platforms.
One commenter, Omoregie Godspower, interpreted the exchange as: "'I'm an officer, I have integrity.' The officer was indirectly telling Wike that he doesn't have integrity. So that was why Wike was so angry and began to insult him."
Another social media user, Ayorinde Adekusibe, praised Yerima's composure: "My happiness was that Wike told the guy to get out but the soldier man stood his ground like Olumo rock. It was Wike himself that eventually get out…kudos to the guy for displaying maturity and rare bravery."
Baban Bilal observed: "Wike is a clever man when he realize the officer is getting hot and holding his AK47 tight he just turn and run."
The incident has clearly captured national attention, with many Nigerians closely following developments and sharing diverse perspectives on the confrontation between the political figure and military officer.
Farmer Corroborates Yerima's Character Assessment
Adding to the personality profile, a farmer who claims to have known Lieutenant Yerima since 2015 also came forward with supporting testimony. In a separate Facebook post, the agriculturalist described Yerima as one of the most fearless cadets he has encountered.
The farmer, who stated he has known Yerima for approximately a decade, characterized the naval officer as a respected and brilliant professional who demonstrates strong loyalty to his duties. His independent assessment aligns with the description provided by Jane Francis, creating a consistent picture of Yerima's character.
This developing story continues to unfold as more details emerge about the viral naval officer and the circumstances surrounding his confrontation with one of Nigeria's prominent political figures.
