Some police officers and soldiers clashed in the Central Business District of Accra on Monday.

A source told Myjoyonline.com that some military officers assaulted a Police officer who was riding a motorbike for a traffic infraction.

But his plea that he is a Chief Inspector could not save him from the wrath of the soldiers.

"You are a Police officer so what?" the soldiers are alleged to have said.

According to the source, the officers ran to the Accra Central Police station and informed his colleagues about what happened.

They followed him and overpowered the soldiers and arrested one of them.

The rest of the soldiers called for reinforcement. Upon arrival, the military men tried to get their colleague but the police resisted. This resulted in a confrontation.

Amateur videos on social media showed the soldiers initially shoving a supposed officer in plain clothes.

The man was slapped and punched from all angles while wearing a helmet.

This triggered fear on the streets of the Central Business District as traders and passersby ran for their lives.

Subsequent videos depict the armed soldiers in front of the Accra Central Police Station.

The officers then went out to clash with the soldiers.

Both security agencies involved are yet to publicly comment on the matter.