A chaotic scene unfolded inside a bustling Nigerian market as police officers were caught on video physically confronting a soldier, drawing a large crowd of stunned onlookers.
The footage, which has since gone viral on social media platform X, showed police personnel gripping the soldier’s uniform in a heated struggle as the soldier tried to resist being taken away.
The reason behind the altercation remains unclear, but several civilians were seen stepping in to de-escalate the situation.
The incident sparked outrage and ridicule online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the conduct of the country’s security forces.
See comments below:
@Trilltrilli remarked: “Police should learn how to respect our soldiers so citizens can respect them too”
@olusholaspecia commented: “It’s a national embarrassment—these two have no shame at all, and it all unfolded right in the heart of a bustling market.”
@CroBender asked: “Ha, how exactly did we become a country?”
@davidoghe wrote: “Nobody dey gre for anybody again, one on one is allowed.”
@enyinnayaibeka commented: “Just imagine civilians separate fight between too armed force men. It’s finished #DadaNwaMmiri”
@OyegunleKolawo1 wrote: “This happened 2days ago in my area”
@kwilanta said: “Two idiot that don’t know there jurisdiction! Basterd
Thats one thing about Nigeria armed forces, filled with illiterates that don’t even know the core aim of the armed forces, just fools with rifles and flexing on people they’re meant to protect! Wish they’d kill each other”
@NyongYire wrote: “They are training. Give them enough space to show more action.”
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