Residents react as viral video captures clash between Police officers, soldiers

Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, witnessed heightened tension as residents flooded the streets following a viral video showing a heated altercation between police officers and soldiers.

The video, shared by a user on X (formerly Twitter) with the handle @General_Somto, captured soldiers armed with guns and sticks patrolling the streets and making threats. The scene suggested they were awaiting a confrontation with the police, although the cause of the conflict was not disclosed in the footage.

In one of the clips, a soldier is seen engaging directly with a group of police officers, while residents stood by, shouting and observing the unfolding drama. The post accompanying the video read: “Challenge Ilorin, Kwara State on fire, police and soldiers dey fight.”

Watch the video below;

https://x.com/General_Somto/status/1882764422881693866?t=zuEGRvBoF-PNC5FcQvwD2g&s=19

https://x.com/adubi43363/status/1882854574840811870?t=NVs0NTewlzvsugK4yDsUgA&s=19

The video quickly went viral, sparking widespread reactions and discussions online. Many viewers expressed concern over the situation, with some calling for immediate intervention to prevent the conflict from escalating further.

See some reactions below:

@areghan_g: “In a normal society police is supposed to be the superior force! But alas Nigeria.”

@SolaAdebayo_: “I no wan hear anything, na those people dey at fault. Na dem.”

@DjKaybwoy: “Shebi that police man talk say if you see where they beating a police man we civilians should intervene? Who go intervene in this matter.”

@ndictmedia: “This is Nigeria for you, just imagine this with each other.”

@juby_jack: “It wasn’t this bad when Idris Abdul Kareem sang Nigeria jaga jaga. Damn.”

@Akpekilife1: “Soldiers are supposed to be in their barracks. What are they doing there. E be like say Nigeria don finish completely.”

@karma_jfk: “Automatically citizens don support the soldiers.. cuz they know it’s always police na him get issue.”

@Simon_Lvar: “The extreme lack of coordination and synergy between Nigerian security forces is dangerously scary.”

As the videos continue to circulate, residents and netizens alike are eager for clarity on what triggered the clash and how the authorities plan to address the situation.