Police Officer Attached to Minister Wike Tells Soldiers: “We’re Hungry, Fighting for the Powerful While They Enjoy Our Wealth”
In a viral video, the officer’s words lay bare the growing frustration among frontline security personnel over widespread inequality and corruption within the nation’s leadership and security ranks. A comment made by a police officer attached to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, warning military personnel to stay off the altercation between the minister and a naval officer, A.M. Yerima, has stirred reaction from Nigerians. During the trending video of the chaotic exchange, the minister’s police orderly was heard addressing one of the military men in Hausa, urging restraint and warning them to stay away from a fight between powerful individuals benefitting from Nigeria’s wealth. In his caution, the police officer was heard saying, “The powerful are fighting, while you and I are the ones suffering and hungry. If they’re enjoying the wealth meant for the people, how much do you think they’ll give you?” The officer’s remarks, captured in a video that has since gone viral, appeared to reflect deep frustration among rank-and-file security personnel over the perceived inequality and corruption within the country’s leadership and security hierarchy. Reacting to… Police Officer Attached to Minister Wike Tells Soldiers: “We’re Hungry, Fighting for the Powerful While They Enjoy Our Wealth”


