Nigerian Navy officer Lieutenant Yarima has broken his social media silence days after his viral confrontation with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike captured national attention.
First Posts After Viral Incident
The naval officer, who became an internet sensation for his bold stance against the minister during a land access dispute, made his return to Instagram with several new posts. His first upload since the incident showed a photograph of his former superior, Vice Admiral AZ Gambo, the immediate past Chief of Naval Staff, dressed in full uniform.
Lieutenant Yarima, identified on Instagram as @yareeemarh, accompanied the tribute post with multiple star emojis, signaling his calm re-entry into the social media space after days of maintaining silence following the highly publicized encounter.
Traditional Attire and Public Reactions
In a separate update, the officer shared a more personal side, appearing away from duty in traditional Nigerian attire. The photograph captured him seated inside a vehicle while wearing a native cap that perfectly complemented his traditional outfit, showcasing a different aspect of his personality beyond the military uniform.
The posts immediately attracted significant attention from Nigerians who had been eagerly awaiting his return to the public eye. Social media users flooded the comments section with messages of support and admiration for the officer's conduct during the confrontation with Minister Wike.
Nigerians Voice Their Support
The online community responded enthusiastically to Lieutenant Yarima's return to social media. User @Somebody's Husband commented: "Thank you for starting this war, Wike between you, the entire political class, and the Nigerian Armed Forces. This should be an eye-opener for the whole military in Nigeria to put an end to political manipulation and disrespect."
Another user, @IB, expressed strong support for the officer, stating: "This guy make today. Nigeria will support him. He can go democratic as well. He will win hands down."
Personal connections also emerged in the comments, with @Kay recalling: "I will never forget when we went for the NDA exams together at Borikiri back in 2012 for the 64th regular intake. Unfortunately my name didn't come out. He was also living in my area in Elelenwo."
User @Jamz praised the officer's demeanor, noting: "So refreshing to see a military personnel well articulated and calm in his approach. No violence but maintains his position and stays his grounds."
The incident that propelled Lieutenant Yarima to national prominence occurred when he firmly prevented Minister Wike from accessing a piece of land, with his professional conduct during the confrontation earning widespread praise across social media platforms and Nigerian communities.
