A heated commotion broke out on Thursday in Ilorin, Kwara State, when a Nigerian police officer reportedly slapped an Air Force officer during a disagreement over the movement of a tricycle along Ahmadu Bello Road.
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An eyewitness told SaharaReporters that the incident started at Yoruba Road Market when officials from the Kwara State Traffic Management Authority (KWATMA), along with police officers, stopped a tricycle carrying the Air Force officer.
According to SaharaReporters, it was gathered that the officer had pleaded with the officials to let the tricycle pass, but the plea was met with a slap from the police officer.
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In response, the air force officer reportedly exited the tricycle and retaliated by beating the police officer who slapped him.
However, the altercation drew attention as tensions escalated.
The air force officer was subsequently arrested and taken to the nearby police headquarters, not far from where the incident happened.
Meanwhile, the situation worsened when his colleagues arrived at the scene, leading to further confrontation.
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