The incident, which has gone viral on social media, was captured in a 53-second video showing a heated confrontation between uniformed officers.
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. Moments later, after returning to his vehicle, a soldier wielding a rifle approached and threw a punch at the Naval Police driver, triggering a chaotic brawl.
The situation quickly escalated into a free-for-all, with personnel from both sides exchanging blows as stunned civilians watched in disbelief.
The clash reportedly occurred as the President was departing the venue of an official engagement during his visit to the state.
As of press time, the exact cause of the altercation remained unclear. Reacting to the incident via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, the Director of Naval Information, Abi Folorunso, confirmed that the officers involved have been taken into custody and are undergoing disciplinary procedures.
“The affected personnel are in custody and already undergoing appropriate administrative and disciplinary procedures in accordance with extant military regulations,” he stated.