Atiku denies gifting SUV to naval officer in face-off with Wike
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has debunked reports claiming he donated a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer who recently clashed with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
In a statement released on Thursday through his media adviser, Paul Ibe, and posted on his official X handle, Atiku dismissed the claim as baseless and entirely fabricated.
“His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007), did not gift Lt. Ahmed Yerima or any other individual a brand-new Toyota SUV, contrary to the false reports currently circulating on social media. The story is entirely fabricated and should be completely disregarded by the public,” Ibe stated.
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The viral claim, which originated on Facebook on Wednesday, alleged that Atiku rewarded the naval officer following his confrontation with Wike over a disputed plot of land in Abuja’s Gaduwa District.
A video of the altercation, which has been widely circulated online, shows Wike engaging in a heated exchange with Lt. Yerima, who insisted he was safeguarding naval property.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions across the country, prompting calls from prominent figures—including former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd)—for restraint and respect for institutional authority
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