MILITARY PERSONNEL CLASH IN BAYELSA DURING TINUBU’S VISIT

April 11, 2026

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Personnel of the Nigerian military were involved in a public altercation in Bayelsa State on Friday during the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a viral 53-second video, a driver of a Hilux vehicle marked “Naval Police” was seen stepping out of his vehicle to confront another driver, leading to a heated exchange.

The situation escalated moments later when a soldier, armed with a rifle, approached and threw a punch at the Naval Police driver, triggering a brawl between personnel attached to both vehicles.

The confrontation quickly degenerated into a free-for-all, with uniformed officers exchanging blows in full public view as onlookers watched in shock.

The cause of the clash had not been determined as of the time of filing this report. However, the incident reportedly occurred as the President was departing the venue of an official engagement in the state.

Tinubu was in Bayelsa to commission projects and reiterated his administration’s commitment to addressing insecurity across the country.

He pledged continued investment in the armed forces, assuring that his government would strengthen training and provide necessary equipment to combat insurgency, banditry, and other security challenges.