Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant Yarima, who recently made headlines following a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reportedly survived an assassination attempt in Abuja.
According to early reports, the incident occurred on Sunday evening when unidentified assailants targeted the officer. Details surrounding the attack remain sketchy, but sources suggest that Lt. Yarima managed to escape unharmed.
The development has sparked renewed attention on the escalating tensions surrounding the earlier clash between the Navy officer and the FCT Minister. Security analysts are now calling for a thorough investigation into the attempted attack, warning that such incidents could heighten concerns about the safety of military personnel within the nation’s capital.
The Nigerian Navy has yet to issue an official statement as investigations continue.