
The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced arrests following the blockade of a convoy belonging to Peter Obi, associated with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, in Benue State. According to Naija News, police provided updates on the incident, confirming that suspects had been taken into custody in connection with the convoy obstruction. Further details about the circumstances of the blockade or the number of those arrested were not specified in the report.
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