A violent confrontation between police officers and soldiers in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sent shockwaves through the city, with residents flooding the streets to witness the unsettling altercation. The incident, captured in a viral video, quickly gained attention after being shared online by a user on X (formerly Twitter), @General_Somto.
In the video, soldiers, armed with guns and sticks, are seen making aggressive threats while patrolling the streets, seemingly preparing for a standoff with the police. The cause of the conflict remains unclear, as the footage offers no explanation for the tensions between the two forces.
The post, which carried the caption, “Challenge Ilorin, Kwara State on fire, police and soldiers dey fight,” also included a second video showing a brief exchange between police officers and a soldier. As the confrontation escalated, a large crowd of residents gathered, shouting and observing the escalating situation.
The video quickly sparked outrage and debate online, with many reacting to the disturbing clash between the nation's security forces.
Watch video below...
Gunshots As Nigeria Soldiers And Police Clash With Each Other In Ilorin, Kwara State: pic.twitter.com/WFBnbsA8FC
— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) January 24, 2025
This the complete video pic.twitter.com/9PiygI10u8
— Adubi Damilola (@adubi43363) January 24, 2025
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