Tense Standoff in Abuja Between Soldiers and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike

A tense standoff occurred in Abuja on Tuesday when soldiers prevented the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and officials of the FCTA from accessing disputed estate land. A viral video shows the soldiers blocking the minister’s convoy, leading to a heated verbal exchange between Wike and one of the officers. Wike accused the soldiers of obstructing lawful government activities, while the officer insisted he was acting on orders and that the land was “legally acquired.” The confrontation, which quickly escalated, drew public attention and highlighted growing tensions over land disputes in the FCT.