A video circulating online shows Naval Officer Lt. Ahmed Yerima being stopped by police in Abuja for driving a vehicle with a concealed number plate, prompting widespread discussion on social media.
The incident reportedly took place on 16 November 2025, around 6:15 p.m., near the NNPC Junction on the Kubwa Expressway. Officers on patrol halted an ash-colored Toyota Camry with fully tinted windows and a covered license plate.
In the footage, a police officer is seen asking Lt. Yerima to present his identification, saying:
“He came with a car with the plate number covered. We stopped him. He claimed he is an officer but could not identify himself.”
Lt. Yerima attempted to show his ID to the officers, but they stated it was not clearly visible.
The video has sparked numerous reactions online, with users sharing varying opinions on the situation. It emerged amid rumors suggesting Lt. Yerima was assaulted or unfairly targeted.
The FCT Police Command has dismissed these allegations, describing them as false and misleading. They emphasized that the stop-and-search was carried out professionally, in accordance with standard operational procedures.
Read some comments below:
@Akande1046875: “How many officers in Nigeria do use plate number even nscdc officer no Deh use plate number”
@RedRose1: “Something is fishy. The next tussle is going to be b/w the Nig Military and the Police. The hand writing is gradually on the wall. Police Officers have not forgotten the way AM Yerima belittled one of them last time. Lol May that not happen pls.”
@aroman2dollers: “Watch him bringing out his identity card. Why are the police officer yelling? Trying to justify to whoever that sent them that they are doing a good job. Does what happened there look like a troubled situation? No! But to score a point negatively.”
@Gerryubz: “Yerima is too gentle.
He stopped.
He wound down
He identified himself as Army officer
He showed his ID twice.
Some Army officers won’t even do half of this.
Covering his plate is for security reasons especially after the Wike incidence.”
@RuhamahDa: “The other one see ID card don begin Dey change mouth: You know I didn’t even see am.”