A Nigerian man who carefully watched the viral video of naval officer Lieutenant Yerima’s recent confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed what he observed during the incident.
The officer’s bold yet composed stance during a tense land dispute in Abuja has sparked widespread attention and praise across social media.
Lieutenant Yerima’s Calm Demeanor
In the viral video, Lieutenant Yerima is seen holding his ground firmly and calmly as he faces FCT Minister Wike.
Many viewers lauded the officer for maintaining professionalism and composure despite the high-pressure situation.
Social Media User Breaks Down the Officer’s Behavior
Honour Oriretan, a Facebook user, shared a detailed analysis of the officer’s body language during the confrontation.
He particularly focused on Yerima’s left hand, which remained inside his pocket for most of the encounter.
While many assumed it was merely a casual gesture, Oriretan suggested it was a deliberate tactic.
Tactical Reasons Behind the Gesture
According to Oriretan, Lieutenant Yerima’s hand placement may have concealed an object resembling a pistol, allowing him to stay alert while carefully reading the environment.
He argued that the officer’s posture demonstrated strategic awareness, enabling him to monitor the body language and intentions of everyone present, including Minister Wike.
Respect and Protocol During the Call
During the confrontation, Lieutenant Yerima received a phone call. Observing closely, Oriretan noted that the officer stepped aside, removed his hand from the pocket, and stood at attention as a sign of respect to the senior officer on the call.
He also discreetly covered the pocket with his uniform, avoiding unnecessary alarm to bystanders and the media.
Officer Described as Calculative and Highly Skilled
Oriretan described Lieutenant Yerima as “calculated, highly trained, gentle in safe environments, but bold and decisive in dangerous situations.”
He added that the officer’s hand in the pocket was not for show but a tactical defense measure, reflecting readiness and strategic thinking.
In his words:
“Pay attention to this Officer Yerima’s left pocket, and this is why his left hand was constantly inside that left pocket. It’s unwise how people think this Officer Yerima putting hand in his left pocket is just for steeze, fashion, not knowing it’s far beyond that. On looking closely, I see that there’s something inside that left pocket that looks like a pistol, and his hand always inside that left pocket is to stay at alert with his head constantly up to read eyes, minds, moods, body languages of people there, including Wike himself and the entire atmosphere (trust nobody as everybody is a suspect), which is wise, not unwise.
Now, during the call, he stepped aside, removed that hand from that left pocket to stand at attention as a sign of respect to the senior ranking officer he was speaking with, which is normally wise, not unwise. But while removing that hand from that left pocket, he immediately used his khaki to cover that left pocket for people not to see the suspected thing that pushed out from inside, so there won’t be unnecessary panic, fear, tension in the heart of civilians, media, and others around. He is seen both on camera and with eyes as unarmed publicly right. But he’s most armed, most at alert, smartest, and most dangerous compared to the armed men you see flaunting different cheap guns there.
He’s very calculative, well-trained, gentle in a safe environment, but brutal in hostile, dangerous environment, bold, fierce, educated, and knows everything about his profession. This Officer Yerima is very calculative, smart, educated, gentle in a calm environment, and highly brutal in hostile, dangerous environment. That hand always in his left pocket is not for flex, fashion, but a dangerous defense technique. Y’all be wise, don’t be unwise.”
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