Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports that he dashed a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer who clashed with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over a disputed land on Tuesday.
The duo faced off after the FCT Minister alongside some officials and security details tried to force themselves into the piece of land allegedly owned by a former Chief of Naval Staff, CNS Aawal Gambo (rtd.)
Nigerians are divided on who is wrong among the two, especially following reports that the Defence Headquarters and other federal government officials had thrown their weight behind the officer.
Amid the solidarity the officer is receiving from not a few Nigerians, Abubakar was reported to have gifted the officer an SUV as a sign of support for him.
Reacting, Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, refuted the report in a statement he shared on X on Thursday, dismissing it as false, saying it was fabricated and should not be taken serious by Nigerians. .
“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 said.
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