Nollywood actress Yetunde Barnabas has come under heavy criticism after a disturbing video allegedly showing her allowing her toddler son to handle the steering wheel of a moving vehicle went viral on social media.
The footage, which surfaced online on Sunday, November 8, 2026, has triggered outrage, with concerned Nigerians describing the incident as dangerous and irresponsible and calling on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to investigate.
In the viral clip, Barnabas is seen behind the steering wheel with her young son sitting in front of her, apparently struggling to hold and manoeuvre the wheel as the vehicle moves.
The actress also appeared not to be wearing a seat belt, further fuelling criticism of her conduct.
The video has since attracted angry reactions on X, with several users demanding that the actress be arrested and her driving licence withdrawn.
One commenter described the incident as a serious danger to the child and other road users, warning that a sudden movement, loss of control or accident could have resulted in tragedy.
Another user called on the FRSC to investigate, arguing that allowing a baby to interfere with the steering wheel while a vehicle is moving raises serious road safety concerns.
Some commenters also questioned why the actress would allow such a dangerous situation for what appeared to be a social media video.
However, a few users defended Barnabas, arguing that she appeared to be controlling the vehicle and that the incident might have occurred within a private estate rather than on a public road.
In the footage, the actress jokingly introduced her son as a driver, saying he was approaching his first birthday. At some point, she appeared to try to stop him from interfering with the steering wheel, but the toddler continued reaching for it.
The controversy has also reignited debate about child safety in vehicles, with concerns that babies should be properly secured in appropriate child seats rather than placed on a driver’s lap.
As of the latest reports, there was no confirmed announcement of an FRSC investigation or action against the actress.
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