Tension rose in the Nigerian Senate on Thursday, January 16, during the 2025 budget defense for the Nigeria Police Force. The presentation quickly turned chaotic when two lawmakers pointed out that the figures presented by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) did not match the documents they had received earlier.

The committee chairman tried to keep the IGP’s presentation going, even though the issue hadn’t been resolved yet. However, this led to strong disagreement and a heated exchange of words among the lawmakers, causing the situation to spiral into confusion and loud arguments.

Amidst the chaos, Senator Onyekachi Nwoebonyi from Ebonyi North, a principal officer in the 10th Senate, could no longer tolerate the disruption. In frustration, he stormed out of the Joint Committee meeting, an action that disappointed many of his fellow lawmakers. His exit was met with jeers, especially from members of the House of Representatives, who mocked him as he left the session in anger.

The incident highlights the ongoing tension and frustrations within the Senate over the handling of the Nigeria Police Force’s budget presentation. A video capturing this moment can be seen below.