On April 18, Dar Kejo shared on Facebook that he had the chance to meet Lieutenant A.M. Yarima in Kano.
According to Kejo, the officer was calm, kind, and humble, qualities that stood out beyond his public image.
Kejo described Yarima as “intellectual, composed, thoughtful, and well-grounded.” He noted that the lieutenant’s manner of speaking reflected a deep sense of composure and thoughtfulness.
During their brief exchange, Kejo told Yarima that he recognised him from his viral confrontation with Nyesom Wike . He explained that Yarima’s actions had inspired many young Nigerians to be bold, courageous, and to stand up for their rights.
Kejo recalled Yarima’s response: “He smiled and said he was glad to hear that he had inspired young minds.” This moment highlighted the officer’s awareness of the impact his actions had on the younger generation.
Reflecting on the encounter, Kejo wrote: “It was a brief encounter, but one that left a strong impression on me. Sometimes, beyond the headlines and viral moments, you meet the person, and you see a different, more human side.”
The meeting in Kano offered a glimpse into Lieutenant A.M. Yarima’s personality beyond his public image, showing him as a calm and thoughtful figure who values inspiring young Nigerians.
His full statement below:
“Today in Kano, I had the privilege of meeting Lieutenant A.M. Yarima in person. Honestly, he turned out to be far more calm, kind, and humble than many would expect. From the way he spoke, you could easily tell he’s an intellectual, composed, thoughtful, and well-grounded.
“When I saw him with his team in Hilux vehicles, I didn’t hesitate, I walked up to him and greeted him. He asked how I knew him, and I told him I recognized him from his viral moment confronting Nyesom Wike. I also made sure to let him know that his actions inspired many young Nigerians to be bold, courageous, and to stand up for their rights.
“He smiled and said he was glad to hear that he had inspired young minds. It was a brief encounter, but one that left a strong impression on me. Sometimes, beyond the headlines and viral moments, you meet the person ,and you see a different, more human side.”
The engineer, who said he lived in the same neighbourhood as Yerima during their childhood, provided details about the officer.
He claimed that Yerima was born on 20 July 1992 in Kaduna State before later settling with his family in Port Harcourt .