The Digest:
Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle has characterized Nyesom Wike's confrontation with Lieutenant Yerima as an "unnecessary and avoidable" breach of protocol, revealing that the FCT Minister disregarded advice from military chiefs to allow an internal investigation before visiting the disputed land site. Matawalle defended the officer's conduct as strictly professional and lawful, while cautioning that disrespecting uniformed personnel indirectly disrespects the President as Commander-in-Chief.
Key Points
- Defence Minister Bello Matawalle called Wike's clash with Lieutenant Yerima "unnecessary"
- He revealed Wike contacted military chiefs who advised waiting for the investigation
- Matawalle stated Wike disregarded this advice and proceeded to the site
- The minister defended Yerima's actions as lawful and professionally executed
- He cautioned that disrespecting soldiers indirectly disrespects the President
- The Chief of Naval Staff has visited the disputed site to begin a formal inquiry
- Matawalle emphasized that established procedures for land revocation exist
Sources: Punch Nigeria
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