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The Digest:

The Defence Headquarters has reaffirmed the honor of military service, hours after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike clashed with naval officers over a disputed land in Abuja. The statement follows an incident where an officer defiantly told the Minister, "I am not a fool and I will not shut up," while acting on orders.

Key Points:
  • The Defence Headquarters posted about "the honor to serve" hours after the Wike confrontation.
  • The altercation occurred when Wike attempted to stop construction on a disputed plot in Gaduwa, Abuja.
  • Naval officers on site cited "orders from above" in refusing the Minister's directives.
  • Wike called an officer a "fool" and ordered him to "shut up" during the heated exchange.
  • The officer responded: "I am not a fool, and I will not shut up. I am acting on orders."
  • The DHQ's post is widely seen as a tacit endorsement of the officers' conduct.
  • The incident highlights ongoing tensions between civilian authority and military protocol.
In the quiet aftermath of the storm, an institutional message speaks volumes about duty, defiance, and the complex hierarchy of power.

Sources: Tribune Online