In a bizarre and chaotic incident that has set social media abuzz, a Nigerian driver was caught on camera speeding off with a soldier desperately clinging to the bonnet of his vehicle. The event, which has since gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), has sparked widespread debate on professionalism, civilian-military relations, and public conduct.
The footage shows the uniformed soldier attempting to stop the vehicle for unknown reasons. Rather than complying, the driver accelerates, prompting the soldier to leap onto the bonnet in a bid to halt the car. The soldier remains sprawled across the moving vehicle as voices from inside the car hurl taunts and defiance at him.
One passenger is heard saying, “You no wan hear word, we go show you. If we reach a far place, we go drop you and see what you’ll do, because you be soldier, abi?”
The incident has prompted mixed reactions online. While some condemned the driver’s recklessness, others criticized the soldier’s unprofessional behavior, questioning his decision to endanger himself in such a dramatic fashion.
Reacting to the video, social media user @Dailygistz quipped, “Make dem just drive out of town, this soldier go drop attitude.”
@THE_CRAFT3R questioned the logic behind the stunt, writing, “Why would anyone hang on the hood of a speeding vehicle?”
@Samvicck_ didn’t hold back: “When Nigeria Soldiers start to dey dey useless like this???”
Meanwhile, @fineboyrealtor0 offered a darker take: “If na me and my guys we go carry am go lonely place go shi am well well. Him mind go deh.”
Not everyone was unsympathetic toward the soldier. @onlyymayor wrote, “Soldier then wetin happen? Una too dey gaz this people. Shey no be human being e be.”
Another user, MaziSteven, echoed similar sentiments: “Soldier no be human being? Some of them nuisance too much, especially those recruit.”
@MuminAbdulmalik took a comedic route: “James Bond no do stunt pass this. Make the soldier man leave military, start @HomeOfNollywood action movies. He’s got real money-making potential. And forgive the driver — the country is hard already. Ppl no dey smile again.”
On a more cautionary note, @_Ekezie warned, “You dey play with soldier? You go chop sand no worry.”
As of press time, neither the Nigerian Army nor relevant law enforcement agencies have released an official statement regarding the incident. However, the episode has once again brought to light growing tensions between security operatives and civilians, especially in a climate where frustration, hardship, and distrust are on the rise.
