Police arrest 46 over obstruction of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue

Summary

Benue police say 46 people have been arrested after Peter Obi’s convoy was blocked during his visit to the state.

Highlights

• Commissioner of Police Cletus Nwadiogbu said the arrests were made after the incident on Tuesday.
• Police said officers chose not to use force to disperse the group, citing concerns about possible loss of lives and property.
• Obi was escorted back to the airport and later left Benue safely, police said.
• The command said it has begun intelligence-led operations to identify others linked to the blockade.
• Police said Obi’s visit was a non-campaign trip linked to sympathy visits for families affected by the Yelwata crisis.