Tension flared in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Friday as members of the military were involved in a physical altercation during the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Reports and viral videos circulating online indicated that the incident happened as the President was departing the venue of an official function in the state.
The confrontation was said to involve personnel from different branches of the military, including naval officers and soldiers.
Eyewitness footage captured a disagreement between two drivers—one reportedly attached to a naval unit—which escalated after an officer allegedly threw a punch.
The altercation quickly intensified, drawing in other personnel and resulting in a public scuffle that left onlookers visibly stunned.
As of the time of reporting, the precise cause of the clash had not been confirmed, and military authorities were yet to issue an official statement on the development.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of tight security measures put in place for the President’s one-day visit to Bayelsa, where he participated in the commissioning of major infrastructure projects and held meetings with key stakeholders.
