Nigerians Rally Behind Officer Yerima After Reported Clash With Wike — “He’s the First to Say No in 10 Years”

A young military officer identified as Yerima has become an overnight national sensation after reportedly standing his ground against Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, during a tense encounter.

According to viral social media reports, Wike allegedly attempted to intimidate the officer, but Yerima refused to back down, earning widespread praise from Nigerians who see him as a symbol of courage and integrity.

Within hours, Yerima’s social media following skyrocketed — gaining over 20,000 new Instagram followers in less than five hours — as citizens flooded his page with messages of support and admiration.

“If anything happens to him, Wike will regret it,” one user wrote, echoing the collective sentiment of many Nigerians online.

Commentators describe Yerima as the first young man in over a decade to challenge Wike openly, with many calling him “a hero” for demonstrating restraint and professionalism under pressure.

The incident has sparked a national conversation about abuse of power, accountability, and bravery within public service.

While official statements are yet to be released from both parties, Nigerians continue to celebrate Yerima as a new face of defiance and dignity in the face of political intimidation.