The Nigerian Navy has confirmed the arrest of some of its personnel following a public confrontation with soldiers in Bayelsa State during the visit of Bola Tinubu.
The incident, which has since circulated widely online, was captured in a short video showing a tense exchange that escalated into a physical fight between uniformed officers.
In the footage, a driver of a Hilux vehicle marked “Naval Police” is seen stepping out to confront another driver.
The situation quickly intensified when a soldier, armed with a rifle, approached and struck the Naval Police driver, triggering a chaotic scuffle.
What followed was a full-blown clash, as personnel from both sides engaged in a free-for-all, drawing the attention of shocked onlookers at the scene.
The altercation reportedly occurred as the President was departing from an official engagement in the state.
The exact cause of the dispute, however, remains unclear.
Reacting to the development, the Director of Naval Information, Abi Folorunso, disclosed via his X account that those involved have been taken into custody.
He added that the affected personnel are currently undergoing administrative and disciplinary processes in line with established military regulations, as authorities move to address the incident.
