WorldStage– Following viral media reports of assassination attempt on Lt. Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer with whom the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike had verbal clash last week, the Police have said that there was never such event and that publications on it were false and grossly misleading.
The FCT Police Command clarified that what was misreported was a stop-and-search incident at NNPC Junction on Kubwa Expressway.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer of FCT Police Command,
Abuja, SP Josephine Adeh, stated the attention of FCT Police Command had been drawn to publications by an Instagram blogger, “Mazitundeednut,” alleging an attack on one Lt. Ahmed Yerima at NNPC junction in Kubwa area of the FCT and described it as misleading.
The statement reads: The attention of FCT Police Command has been drawn to publications by an Instagram blogger, “Mazitundeednut,” alleging an attack on one Lt. Ahmed Yerima at NNPC junction in Kubwa area of the FCT. “FCT Police Command wishes to state that these publications are false and grossly misleading.
“On 16th November 2025 at about 06:15 p.m., a Police patrol team, while conducting a routine stop-and-search operation at NNPC Junction along Kubwa Expressway, intercepted an ash-coloured Toyota Camry driven with a concealed number plate and fully tinted windows.
“In line with standard operational procedure, officers approached the vehicle and politely requested for the occupant’s identity, along with an explanation for the concealment. The occupant, however, refused to identify himself, proceeded to make several calls, and wound up his tinted windows, declining to engage with the police team.
“A few minutes later, three naval personnel arrived the location and cordially identified the occupant of the vehicle as their colleague. They were also observed taking video and picture footage of the encounter before leaving.
“Following this confirmation, the Police team allowed the vehicle to proceed. The patrol team then continued its operations peacefully and without any further incident.
“It is however surprising to wake up to maliciously crafted tales and worst of all allegations of assassination.
“The Commissioner of Police FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, while calling on FCT residents and visitors to always cooperate with police officers in the discharge of their lawful duty, stresses the need to shun peddling of fake and unverified news capable of creating fear and apprehension in the society.
“For inquiries or reports of suspicious activity, residents are encouraged to contact the Command via the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08068587311, CRU: 08107314192.”
