The Nigerian Navy has confirmed the arrest of personnel involved in a public altercation with fellow military officers in Bayelsa State during the visit of President Bola Tinubu on Friday. The incident, which has since gone viral, was captured in a 53-second video showing a heated confrontation between uniformed personnel. In the footage, a driver of a Hilux vehicle marked “Naval Police” is seen stepping out of his vehicle and exchanging words with another driver. The clash occurred as the President was leaving the venue of an official event during his visit to the state. “The affected personnel are in custody and already undergoing appropriate administrative and disciplinary procedures in accordance with extant military regulations,” he wrote.

Source: Punch April 11, 2026 08:36 UTC