A routine traffic stop in Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti State, spiraled into chaos as two soldiers clashed with police officers over an alleged violation of traffic rules.
The incident unfolded when a female police officer halted the soldiers, who were riding a motorcycle against the flow of traffic.
Despite being stopped for their traffic violation, the soldiers insisted on continuing, leading to a heated argument between the policewoman and the army personnel.
The verbal exchange escalated into a physical altercation, prompting the policewoman to call for backup.
In a video circulating online, civilians are seen attempting to intervene and separate the feuding soldiers and police officers.
The altercation highlights the tense encounter between law enforcement agencies and the consequences that can arise from perceived infractions....[CONTINUE READING HERE ▶▶]
Ekiti State Police Spokesman, Sunday Abutu, confirmed that the incident involved a violation of traffic orders and an assault on a policewoman who was merely performing her lawful duty.
The two soldiers involved in the clash have been arrested and are currently under investigation.
Abutu provided further details, stating, “The two military private officers who were on a motorcycle were cautioned by the policewoman after they reluctantly passed through one-way traffic.
The caution provoked them, and they decided to pounce on the policewoman and assaulted her, got her injured, and tore her uniform.”
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