In a dramatic turn of events, a heated confrontation between Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and a military officer has become viral after the full video of the altercation surfaced on social media.
According to the footage and reports, the incident occurred when Wike attempted to access or inspect a parcel of land in Abuja that is claimed by the military. The officer on site resisted, leading to a face-to-face standoff with raised voices and visible tension.
Wike asserted that “no person, including members of the armed forces, has the right to occupy or develop land in Abuja without following due process.”
Observers say the clash highlights deeper issues of land administration, jurisdictional authority and the overlapping powers of government agencies and the military in the FCT. One commentary noted the incident as “truth and tension in Wike’s showdown with a Naval officer.” unilorinucj.com.ng
What to keep an eye on:
Whether the military will issue a formal response or investigation into the officer’s actions.
How the FCT administration will proceed with the land tract in question—whether it will pursue enforcement or defer to military claims.
The wider implications for land governance in Abuja, particularly when high-ranking politicians and the armed forces collide.
Public and media reaction, given that the full video spread rapidly across platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
What the video shows
The footage opens with Wike arriving at the site, inspecting markers and speaking to officials. A uniformed military officer then interjects, asserting authority over the land. Words escalate, gesturing intensifies. While no physical violence is evident, the tension is unmistakable — the exchange is forceful, recorded with bystanders filming.