Bayelsa drama: Navy arrests personnel after clash with soldiers during Tinubu’s visit

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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.

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The incident, which has since gone viral, was captured in a 53-second video showing a heated confrontation between uniformed personnel.n

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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.

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Moments later, after returning to his vehicle, a soldier carrying a rifle approached and threw a punch at the Naval Police driver, sparking a chaotic brawl.

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The situation quickly degenerated into a free-for-all, with personnel attached to both vehicles exchanging blows as stunned civilians looked on in disbelief.

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The clash occurred as the President was leaving the venue of an official event during his visit to the state.

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However, the cause of the altercation could not be immediately determined as of press time.

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Reacting to the incident in a post via his X handle on Saturday, the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abi Folorunso, confirmed that those involved have been taken into custody and are undergoing disciplinary procedures.

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“The affected personnel are in custody and already undergoing appropriate administrative and disciplinary procedures in accordance with extant military regulations,” he wrote.

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