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Police confirm youths blocked Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue, launch investigation
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Winner James , as published by Daily Post Nigeria
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Police Public Relations Officer confirmed the development and stated that the command is monitoring the situation. Police operatives provided security for Peter Obi's movement to Yelwata on Tuesday.
Police operatives provided security for Peter Obi's movement to Yelwata on Tuesday. However, some youths blocked his convoy during the movement. The reason for the blockade is still unknown.
The Benue State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the incident. The Police Public Relations Officer confirmed the development and stated that the command is monitoring the situation.
Further updates on the incident will be provided as more information becomes available. For now, details about the circumstances surrounding the blockade are sparse, but an investigation is underway to determine what happened.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: Daily Post Nigeria ·
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