Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to exercise restraint and avoid unnecessary confrontations with military personnel in the course of his duties.
Sani gave the advice in reaction to recent reports of a heated exchange between Wike and a military officer over an alleged land dispute in Abuja.
The former lawmaker urged the FCT Minister to show decorum in dealing with members of the armed forces, stressing that mutual respect between civil authorities and security agencies is essential for maintaining order and professionalism.
First Daily earlier reported that a viral video obtained by our correspondent captured Wike in a tense exchange with an unidentified military officer at the Gaduwa District of the FCT.
The minister was seen accusing the military officer of unlawfully guarding a parcel of land allegedly linked to a former Chief of Naval Staff.
Wike questioned the military’s claim to the property, arguing that public land should not be appropriated by individuals under the guise of official connections.
The confrontation escalated when the officer, dressed in camouflage, interrupted the minister, insisting that the land acquisition followed due process and that he had acted within the law.
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Wike, in turn, ordered the officer to keep quiet, as tempers flared further at the site.
Reacting to the incident on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, Shehu Sani commended Wike’s efforts in restoring order to the FCT but cautioned against confrontations with soldiers.
“Wike is doing an excellent job in Abuja but should not be encouraged to do this kind of stunt with soldiers,” Sani wrote.
The viral exchange has drawn mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some praising the military officer’s composure during the altercation, while others warned that such confrontations by Wike could strain civil-military relations.