The Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command, has opened up on the reason it stopped the vehicle of Lt. Ahmed Yerima.

Recall that there have been reports that an assassination attempt was made on Yerima following his clash with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

However, the spokesperson for the command, SP Josephine Adeh dismissed the claim that no incident was reported or recorded anywhere.

Despite the rebuttal of an attack, pictures of Police Hilux in an encounter with Lt. Yerima surfaced online.

Reacting, in another statement, FCT police clarified that it was a normal stop-and-search process and not the assassination attempt as reported in the media.

Part of the police second statement read that: “The attention of FCT Police Command has been drawn to publications by an Instagram blogger, “Mazitundeednut,” alleging an attack on one Lt. Ahmed Yerima at NNPC junction in Kubwa area of the FCT. FCT Police Command wishes to state that these publications are false and grossly misleading.

“On 16th November 2025 at about 06:15 p.m., a Police patrol team, while conducting a routine stop-and-search operation at NNPC Junction along Kubwa Expressway, intercepted an ash-coloured Toyota Camry driven with a concealed number plate and fully tinted windows.

“In line with standard operational procedure, officers approached the vehicle and politely requested the occupant’s identity, along with an explanation for the concealments. The occupant, however, refused to identify himself, proceeded to make several calls, and wound up his tinted windows, declining to engage with the police team.

“A few minutes later, three naval personnel arrived at the location and cordially identified the occupant of the vehicle as their colleague. They were also observed taking video and picture footage of the encounter before leaving. Following this confirmation, the Police team allowed the car to proceed. The patrol team then continued its operations peacefully and without any further incident. It is, however, surprising to wake up to maliciously crafted tales and, worst of all, allegations of assassination.”

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