Wike confrontation: Police say 'no assassination bid' on naval officer

The Police in Abuja have responded after Lieutenant AM Yarima was reportedly followed by unknown people in two unmarked Hilux vans in Kubwa on Sunday evening. The officer had to use escape driving to lose the vehicles.

Military sources confirmed that they are investigating the incident, which saw the vans follow Yarima from the NIPCO Station off the Kubwa Motorway to Gado Nasco Road.

In response to the reports, police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh said, "The attention of the FCT Police Command has been drawn to publications circulating on social media alleging an attempted assassination on Lt Ahmed Yerima."

“The Command wishes to categorically state that no such incident has been reported or recorded anywhere within the Federal Capital Territory.

“The public is advised to disregard this false information and desist from spreading unverified claims capable of causing unnecessary panic.

“For the safety of all residents, the Command urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police Division.”