Tension erupted on Sunday, November 9, 2025, along Onitsha Road, Anambra State, after some Nigerian Army personnel allegedly opened fire on police officers returning from election duty.
It was gathered that the clash occurred at a military checkpoint, where an argument broke out between officers of both security agencies before the soldiers reportedly fired shots at the policemen.
One of the affected policemen, who spoke to SaharaReporters, said the confrontation escalated suddenly.
“Happening now on our way coming back from Anambra State election, we had a misunderstanding with Army personnel at a military checkpoint. Before we know what was going on, they opened fire on us,” he said.
He added that one officer was shot directly in the chest while several others sustained injuries.
“One of us was shot directly on his chest with many other policemen injured. The issue has generated to riot as we are talking. We have as well called for backup,” he added.
See the video from the scene below.
