Armed police beat up military men over traffic violation in Ekiti (Video)

In Ekiti State, violence and disorder recently erupted after a confrontation between a group of military men and several police officers over an alleged breach of traffic laws.

According to reports, the event occurred within the last week in the state’s Ikole Ekiti district, when the soldiers allegedly drove against traffic.

Police Officers Beat Army Men

According to eyewitnesses, a female police officer stopped two military troops driving a motorcycle through a one-way street.

However, these army men insisted on their freedom to pass, despite the traffic violation. This them led to disagreements and exchange of fists between the two security agencies.

From verbal confrontation let to another as the female officer called her male colleagues for backup.

Not failing in response, some of the colleagues weighed in on the scene and started confronting and beating an unarmed soldier for allegedly assaulting the female officer and tearing her uniform.

As can be seen in the video, the second military man tried to defend his colleague, but his attempts were met with heavy resistance.

Watch the moment below;

WATCH: Policemen, Soldiers Fight In Public Over Traffic Violation In Ekiti pic.twitter.com/VRpI4SMKyg

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The event was confirmed by the Ekiti state police command’s spokesperson, Sunday Abutu, Ekiti, who also stated that the two soldiers involved had been arrested.

He said; “Meanwhile, it’s a case of violation of traffic order and serious assault on a policewoman who was performing her lawful duty at the traffic by the two soldiers.

“The two military private officers who were on 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.

“It took the effort of some civilians around to stop the soldiers from escaping before the police reinforcement arrived.”