Key Points
- Asari Dokubo wants the officer punished by military court. He says law and rule must guide the outcome.
- The clash happened during a land access row in Abuja. Video of the moment spread quickly online and on TV.
- Asari did not back Wike but backed the law. He urged a formal probe and a court martial.
Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo says the officer should face court martial. He spoke in a live Facebook session after the Abuja clash.
Dokubo said the naval man broke the law and must be punished. See the defence minister’s response in a later statement Defence minister Badaru defends naval officer.
What happened at the site
The video shows the officer blocking Wike and his team from entering a property. Wike argued loudly and at one point hurled insults at the officer.
Dokubo said he was not defending Wike but he backed the rule of law. He said any soldier who breaks procedure must face military judges.
Former army chief Tukur Buratai also weighed in and urged Wike to apologise. The comment added to calls for clear rules on land and public order.
Social posts named Mohammed Yerima as a relative of the officer, the claim spread fast. See the social posts and coverage here Mohammed Yerima is named father claim.
What officials say
Journalists on the scene said the officer spoke calmly to bystanders. They shared short clips that later circulated on social platforms.
Some lawyers said land disputes should go to court, not street fights. They urged officials to use legal routes and avoid public rows.
Analysts warned that public shows of force risk harming reputation of services. They called for clear rules on property access and public order.
Sources close to the FCT said officials tried to follow due process. The ministry did not immediately answer calls for comment today.
The navy said it would cooperate with any probe and give details. A military statement is expected after commanders finish their review.
Land owners and developers must apply for permits before building in Abuja. Dokubo said rules exist so public works do not break the law.
Many people online praised the officer for keeping calm under pressure. Others blamed the minister for letting the argument turn public.
The military probe will need time to gather all the facts. Dokubo said he wants that probe to end in firm action.
