Key Points
- Buratai says Wike’s words openly broke military discipline. He says Wike must give a clear public apology.
- Buratai warned the speech badly harmed military morale. He urged quick action to keep the force in order.
- Buratai named Tinubu and the officer as injured parties. He warned politics must not harm the army.
Former army chief Tukur Buratai says Wike must apologise for berating a naval officer. Buratai said the comment harms discipline and must be answered quickly.
He posted a statement that named President Bola Tinubu among those harmed by the remarks. See earlier coverage of the Lt. Yerima clash with Wike for context.
What Buratai said
Buratai said a minister must not shout at a serving officer in uniform. He wrote that the act breaks the chain of command and harms trust.
The clash happened during a land dispute in Abuja on November 11, 2025. Videos and posts of the exchange spread quickly online and drew heat.
Buratai named President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the specific officer as injured parties. See APC’s Joe Igbokwe reaction after clash for a rival view.
What comes next
The defence ministry said it will look into the matter and act if needed. Officials said every officer on lawful duty must be protected and respected.
Some politicians backed the minister while others warned against targeting the armed forces. Calls for calm and clear answers grew as the story spread across Nigeria.
Buratai said the nation’s security must come first and leaders must show respect. He urged decisive steps to protect order and lift morale across the force.
