Residents flood Ilorin streets as police officers clash with soldiers
Residents in Ilorin flooded the streets after a video showing a violent altercation between police officers and soldiers went viral online.
The video, shared by a user on X (formerly Twitter), was posted by @General_Somto and shows soldiers armed with guns and sticks, making threats while patrolling the road, seemingly waiting for a confrontation with the police.
The cause of the conflict was not explained in the footage.
The caption accompanying the video reads: “Challenge Ilorin, Kwara State on fire, police and soldiers dey fight.” Another video clip attached to the post shows a few police officers engaging with one of the soldiers.
As the incident unfolded, many residents were seen shouting and watching the confrontation.
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