Tension reportedly gripped First Junction in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a confrontation between officers of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and officials of the Edo State Traffic Management Agency (EDSTMA).
The incident reportedly caused panic among motorists, pedestrians and other road users in the area, with eyewitnesses claiming that sporadic gunshots were heard during the confrontation.
The reported gunshots triggered fears of possible stray bullets, forcing some motorists and pedestrians to hurriedly leave the area for safety.
Details surrounding the cause of the confrontation remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.
Authorities have yet to officially confirm what led to the clash, the identities of the officers and officials involved, or whether anyone was injured or arrested in connection with the incident.
Further details are expected as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
