Legal Debate Erupts as Governor Wike and Military Officer Clash in Abuja

A legal dispute unfolds in Nigeria as Governor Wike encounters a military officer, Lt. Yerima, at a construction site in Abuja. The clash raises questions on the legal provisions governing the issuance and obedience of orders among security personnel.
Retired Navy Captain Umar Bakori explains the strict hierarchy and discipline within the military, emphasizing the obligation of military officers to obey orders from their superiors without question.
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