Wike Clash With Soldiers: Keep “Quiet” — Wike, “Sir You Can’t Tell Me to Keep Quiet” — Soldier

By Reporter

Danger was averted earlier today, November 11, 2025 when the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike got involved in altercation with some group of soldiers protecting the property of a rtd military officer.

The dramatic confrontation unfolded in when the Minister was blocked by armed soldiers from accessing a “disputed” plot of land allegedly linked to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (rtd.).

As Wike and his aides approached the fenced site, a group of uniformed soldiers positioned at the entrance reportedly moved to deny him access.

What followed was an exchange that some Nigerians have condemned on the part of Miniater Wike who openly abused a young officer.

Witnesses said Wike stepped out of his vehicle and demanded to be allowed in, insisting he had come to inspect an illegal construction. The soldiers stood their ground, with their leader asserting that he was under strict orders “from above” not to permit entry.

The atmosphere became charged when Wike attempted to force his way through the human shield that the soldiers formed at the entrance.

“Who gave you the order?” Wike demanded, raising his voice as he advanced toward the officer.
“Keep quiet!” the minister shouted, his tone echoing across the site.

The young officer, refusing to back down, responded sharply:
“Sir, you cannot tell me to keep quiet. I am a commissioned officer.”

Minister Wike visibly incensed, retorted: “You’re a fool!”

Unfazed, the soldier replied, “I am not a fool, sir and you have no right to call me one.”

The tense exchange ended with Wike turning away while still raining insults on the calm and composed soldier in and left the scene, but not before addressing journalists who had followed his convoy.

“It’s really unfortunate,” he said, describing the soldiers’ presence as “illegal.”
“You heard what the officer said that he was sent by the former Chief of Naval Staff. I don’t understand how someone who once occupied such a high position cannot come to my office to resolve an issue but instead uses soldiers to intimidate people. I will not succumb to blackmail or intimidation.”

Wike said he had already contacted the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Naval Staff, both of whom, he claimed, assured him that the situation would be resolved.

He vowed that the government would not tolerate impunity or lawlessness, regardless of the personalities involved.

“We cannot continue to allow lawlessness to prevail in this country,” Wike declared. “What about those who don’t have the military or security to protect them? When government officials are carrying out their duties, some people think they can use force to intimidate them. I will not accept that.”

The minister reaffirmed that the FCTA’s efforts to curb illegal developments would continue “without fear or favour.”

“He will not carry out this illegal development simply because he was a former Chief of Naval Staff,” Wike said firmly. “I will not allow that.”