Emotional Reaction to Viral Military-Civilian Encounter
A Nigerian man has expressed profound emotional reaction to the recent confrontation between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and Naval Officer Lieutenant A. M. Yerima. The man, identified as @ebongdi on social media platform X, shared that a specific comment made by the officer during their encounter nearly brought him to tears.
The Powerful Statement That Stirred Emotions
In his detailed post, @ebongdi explained that when Lieutenant Yerima declared 'I am a commissioned officer' during the now-viral faceoff, the weight and significance of that statement struck him with unexpected force. According to the social media user, he understood the deep meaning behind those words in a very personal way that compelled him to express admiration not only for the officer but for the entire institution he represented.
The emotional observer continued his post with a heartfelt prayer for Lieutenant Yerima, followed by blessings for the Nigerian Military and the country as a whole. He particularly emphasized the officer's impressive composure during the confrontation and noted how strongly the officer's words had remained in his mind since watching the viral clip.
'When Lt A. M. Yerima said, "I am a commissioned officer." Tears almost fell from my eyes. I know what that means. God bless Yerima. God bless the Nigerian Military. God bless Nigeria,' the man wrote in his viral post shared on November 14, 2025.
Nigerians React to the Emotional Post
The post quickly attracted significant attention from other social media users who flooded the comments section with their reactions and opinions about the incident.
@Goddie Mbaluka commented: 'Wike even said Let me see whether you will build here. Now Wike have carried his bulldozer away from the land. Somebody shout powerrrrr.'
Another user @lion shared humorously: 'I saw Wike in my dream chasing me, when I shouted Yerima, YeriMa he disappeared.'
@Onayi emphasized the importance of professional ethics, writing: 'Importance of knowing the ethics of your profession. More Wins.'
@eigwubor provided context about military hierarchy, stating: 'The officer is a 2 star officer and police man was not suppose to talk which is disrespectful to him.'
Several comments praised Lieutenant Yerima's conduct during the encounter, with @SobandeGodwin noting: 'Our beloved officer Yerima. l want to commend you for your high sense of maturity, composure & emotional intelligence.'
@ayeburu made a significant observation about the dynamics of the confrontation: 'You are NIGERIA, the minister is an ambassador. Ambassador can not be bigger than the country that appointed him.'
The widespread reaction to both the original confrontation and the emotional response it generated highlights how deeply Nigerians are engaging with issues of proper conduct, respect for military institutions, and the appropriate exercise of authority.
