Nollywood actress Yetunde Barnabas has come under heavy criticism after sharing a video of her 11-month-old son holding a steering wheel while seated on her lap in a moving car.
The footage, which has generated widespread reactions on social media platform X, prompted several Nigerians to call on the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and take action against the actress.
In the video, Barnabas is seen with the infant on her lap as he grips the steering wheel. She is also heard encouraging him to honk at people outside while describing him as a big boy approaching his first birthday.
The clip has drawn criticism from users who described the act as dangerous, arguing that placing an infant in the driver’s position could put the child, the driver and other road users at risk.
Several users specifically tagged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Police Force, urging them to intervene.
One X user, @wande30, called on the FRSC to take action, describing the incident as reckless conduct in a moving vehicle.
Another user, @Ayotund1, argued that the matter should not be treated lightly, urging the road safety agency not to ignore the video.
Similarly, @josh_fatoye criticised the actress for allegedly exposing other road users to danger and called on the FRSC and police to take decisive action.
Other reactions focused on child safety, with some users stressing the importance of securing infants in appropriate child restraint seats rather than allowing them to sit on a driver’s lap.
While some commenters demanded the actress’s arrest, others questioned whether her public profile would influence how the authorities handle the incident.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the FRSC or the police regarding the video, and no confirmation of any action taken against the actress.
