The Nigerian Navy says it has arrested its personnel involved in a public altercation with fellow military officers in Bayelsa State during President Bola Tinubu’s visit on Friday.
RoundReports learnt that the incident, which has circulated widely online, was captured in a 53-second video showing a heated confrontation between uniformed personnel along the presidential convoy route.
Footage shows the driver of a Hilux vehicle labelled "Naval Police" stepping out to exchange words with another driver.
Moments later, a soldier carrying a rifle approached and struck the Naval Police driver, triggering a scuffle.
Quickly, the confrontation escalated into a broader brawl, with personnel attached to both vehicles exchanging blows as civilians nearby looked on.
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The clash occurred as the President was leaving the venue of an official engagement in the state.
As of press time, the precise cause of the altercation had not been established.
Reacting on Saturday via X, the Director of Naval Information, Abi Folorunso, said all personnel involved had been taken into custody.
"The affected personnel are in custody and already undergoing appropriate administrative and disciplinary procedures in accordance with extant military regulations," he wrote.