The Nigerian Navy has taken into custody some of its personnel involved in a confrontation with soldiers in Bayelsa State during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit on Friday.
The incident, which has circulated widely on social media, shows a brief but intense altercation between uniformed officers.
In the viral video, a driver of a Hilux vehicle marked “Naval Police” is seen stepping out to argue with another driver. Shortly after returning to his vehicle, a soldier approached him and struck him with a rifle, igniting a physical fight.
The situation quickly escalated into a full-blown scuffle, with personnel from both the Navy and Army exchanging punches as stunned bystanders looked on.
The clash reportedly happened as the President was departing the venue of an official function, though the exact cause of the incident remains unclear.
Speaking on the development via X, the Director of Naval Information, Abi Folorunso, confirmed that the officers involved have been arrested and are currently undergoing disciplinary procedures in accordance with military regulations.
He added that appropriate administrative measures are already being taken to address the situation.
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