Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to tender an unreserved apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, and the soldier who allegedly stopped him from entering a restricted area.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Buratai condemned Wike’s remarks against the uniformed officer, describing them as “a direct threat to national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s institutions.”
He said, “Insulting a uniformed soldier in public is a serious act of indiscipline that undermines the chain of command, weakens the authority of the Commander-in-Chief, and dampens the morale of security personnel.”
Buratai warned that the incident should not be treated as a political matter, but as a breach of national order and respect for the military.
He urged Wike to issue a public apology to President Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, and the officer involved, emphasizing that “the honour and discipline of our Armed Forces must be protected above all else.”
