Wike’s Action Undermines National Security – Buratai
Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), has called for urgent action over what he described as a “reckless act” by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, alleging that his recent confrontation with a military officer amounts to a threat to national security.
In a strongly worded statement posted on his verified Facebook page, Buratai condemned the reported incident of November 11, 2025, during which the minister allegedly verbally assaulted a uniformed officer of the Nigerian Armed Forces in public.
According to the former Army Chief, such conduct “transcends mere misconduct” and “represents a palpable threat to national security and institutional integrity.”
“A minister’s verbal assault on a military officer in uniform is an act of profound indiscipline that strikes at the core of our nation’s command and control structure,” Buratai stated.
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“It deliberately undermines the chain of command, disrespects the authority of the Commander-in-Chief, and grievously wounds the morale of every individual who serves under the Nigerian flag.”
Buratai, who led the Nigerian Army between 2015 and 2021, warned that the incident should not be dismissed as “political theatre,” but viewed as “reckless endangerment of national order.”
He further accused Wike of undermining the authority of the Federal Government, insisting that the minister must offer an “immediate and unequivocal public apology” to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the officer allegedly insulted.
“Our nation’s security must come first. It is time for decisive action, not politics of military bashing. The integrity of our Armed Forces demands nothing less,” he added.
The incident has continued to generate debate on social media and within security circles, with many calling for clarification from the Ministry of Defence and the Presidency on the alleged confrontation.
By PRNigeria
