Reports about Naval officer A.M. Yerima narrowly avoiding an assassination attempt in Abuja have been denied by Nigerian Police authorities. Lere Olayinka, an aide to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, has presented an alternative account.
Sunday reports claimed Yerima escaped assassination. Police officials refuted these claims publicly on Monday.
Olayinka shared a different perspective on events. He described a confrontation involving Yerima and police officers.
Olayinka stated Yerima operated a vehicle without license plates. The car featured prohibited tinted windows.
Police stopped the officer at a security checkpoint. Authorities instructed him to lower his window.
Yerima reportedly refused this initial request. After eventually complying, he declined identification.
The naval officer allegedly contacted colleagues during the standoff. Olayinka claims Yerima insulted the police personnel.
Officers detained him until naval colleagues arrived. Only after identification was he released.
Olayinka questioned the assassination narrative. He challenged the claim that police intended harm.
The aide suggested the detention resulted from protocol violations. Using unregistered vehicles prompted official concern.
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