A brawl broke out amongst military troops in Bayelsa State on Friday, sending locals into a state of panic and bewilderment.
The employees were shown in a video that went viral, fighting and striking one other in front of onlookers.
Concerned locals voiced their fears that the incident may escalate, drawing immediate media attention to the issue.
The incident sparked widespread dread in the area, as people were afraid the conflict could escalate into a violent confrontation.
While some onlookers attempted to physically separate the couple, most maintained their distance and watched on.