Peter Obi’s Convoy Blocked by Youths on Benue Massacre Visit
NIGERIA · POLITICS Key Facts —What happened A group of youths blocked the convoy of Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, at Gyado Villa along the Gboko Road in Benue State on Tuesday as he travelled towards Yelwata. —Why he was there Obi was heading to Yelwata, in Guma Local Government Area, […] The post Peter Obi’s Convoy Blocked by Youths on Benue Massacre…
On Tuesday, Peter Obi's presidential campaign convoy was blocked by a group of youths in Benue State while he was on his way to Yelwata, a community where over 100 people were killed in a massacre in June 2025. The police have confirmed they were aware of the visit and provided security, but the reason for the blockade remains under investigation.
The Benue State Police Command stated that arrests have been made, while the state government, led by Governor Hyacinth Alia, denied any involvement and accused the NDC of hiring thugs. The incident marks the first major security confrontation of the presidential campaign season.
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