Nigeria, Nov. 17 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed claims that its officers attacked Ahmad Yerima, the naval officer recently involved in a public confrontation with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, at the site of a disputed land in Abuja.

The police described the allegations, circulated by Instagram blogger Mazitundeednut, as "false and grossly misleading."

According to a statement issued on Monday by the FCT police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, an incident occurred at about 6:15 p.m. on 16 November, when a patrol team intercepted an ash-coloured Toyota Camry with a concealed number plate and fully tinted windows.

Ms Adeh, a police superintendent, said the officers approached the vehicle and "politely reque...