A heated exchange broke out in Abuja after a commuter confronted a herdsman whose cattle were blocking movement on a busy express road, a situation captured in a viral video now circulating online.
The incident, which occurred along a major route in the Federal Capital Territory, shows the motorist recording the obstruction before being approached by the herdsman in a tense confrontation.
Cows Disrupt Movement on Busy Abuja Road
The commuter was driving when he came across a herd of cows occupying part of the expressway, causing traffic disruption and slowing down movement along the road.
He began recording the scene as vehicles lined up behind the cattle, drawing attention to the obstruction on the busy route.
The situation escalated when the herdsman approached the vehicle and challenged him over the recording.
“You Can Film Me, Not My Cows” — Herdsman Insists
In the video, the herdsman ordered the motorist to stop filming the cattle, insisting that while he could be recorded, the animals should not be.
“You can film me but you cannot film my cows,” he said during the confrontation.
He also questioned why the driver was focusing on the animals instead of allowing him to move them off the road.
Insecurity Blamed for Roadside Grazing
When asked why the cattle were not taken into the bush, the herdsman attributed the situation to insecurity, claiming that forests had become unsafe due to armed bandits.
He said herders were now forced to move cattle along public roads because grazing areas were no longer safe.
He maintained that the situation was beyond his control, citing the absence of security in rural grazing environments.
Public Reaction to Viral Video
The video has sparked mixed reactions online, with some users criticising the disruption of traffic on a major expressway, while others pointed to insecurity as a driving factor behind the movement of cattle on public roads.
The incident adds to ongoing national conversations around road safety, livestock movement, and insecurity-linked displacement of rural activities.
Authorities have yet to issue an official response as the video continues to spread online, raising renewed questions about regulation and enforcement on public highways.
"Don’t try to video my cøws next time. Even though you are recording me, you can’t do anything to me."
~ Herdsman tells driver in central area Abuja pic.twitter.com/ltBJwEUhib
— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) May 28, 2026