Police have taken 46 suspects into custody. The arrests were made after a convoy was obstructed. To prevent loss of lives and property, the police chose not to use force when dispersing the group.
The incident involved the convoy of Obi. Further details about the event and the arrests are available from the source.
The police decision to avoid force was intended to minimize potential harm. The source has more information on the incident and the subsequent arrests.
safety
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business
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business
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safety
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