BREAKING: Chaos Erupts As Military Exchange Goes Awry During Bola Ahmed Tinubu Visit To Bayelsa

A video circulating on social media showed the driver of a Hilux vehicle marked “Naval Police” stepping out of his vehicle and engaging in a heated exchange with another driver.

The situation escalated when the second driver, who was armed with a rifle, approached and struck the Naval Police driver, sparking a confrontation between both parties.

The disagreement quickly degenerated into a broader scuffle, with personnel from both sides exchanging blows as shocked bystanders looked on.

The exact cause of the confrontation had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.

The incident reportedly occurred as the President was departing the venue of an official engagement during his visit to the state.

President Tinubu was in Bayelsa to commission several projects and used the occasion to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to improving national security.

He pledged continued investment in the country’s armed forces, emphasizing plans to enhance training and equipment to tackle insurgency, banditry, and other security challenges.

Meanwhile, the Bayelsa State Government had earlier declared a work-free day and ordered the closure of markets ahead of the presidential visit.

According to the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the decision was taken to facilitate preparations and ensure residents could participate in the visit activities.

She noted that Friday, April 10, 2026, was set aside as a public holiday to allow workers and traders to welcome the President and take part in scheduled events.

During the visit, President Tinubu was expected to commission several key projects, including a state-owned gas turbine in Opolo-Elebele, a 60-kilometre dual carriageway linking Onopa to the LNG area, and a 630-metre bridge connecting Angiama to Oporoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.

Residents and traders were urged to comply with the government directive and participate in the reception activities as planned.