{
  "id": 6751171,
  "title": "Peter Obi convoy attack: Use same energy to stop bandits – VDM blasts Benue youths",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/peter-obi-convoy-attack-use-same-energy-to-stop-bandits-vdm-blasts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T11:08:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/peter-obi-convoy-attack-use-same-energy-to-stop-bandits-vdm-blasts-benue-youths/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "VeryDarkMan, a social media activist, has called upon Benue youths to channel the same energy they used to obstruct Peter Obi's entry into their state towards combating bandits and terrorists. In a video shared on X, VeryDarkMan criticized Benue youths for misusing their energy, pointing to a history of political neglect where leaders exploit the state for influence but neglect the safety of its citizens from recurring herdsmen attacks. He noted that while Benue State youths have proven capable of mobilizing and chasing individuals out, they should now use the same determination to thwart threats from bandits and terrorists. VeryDarkMan expressed disappointment in the Benue State youths for continuing to be utilized as political pawns and instruments, rather than taking responsibility for their own safety.",
  "summary": "Social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has challenged Benue youths to use the same energy they used in blocking Peter Obi from entering their state to confront bandits and terrorists. VeryDarkMan gave the challenge in a video posted on X on Friday, stating that Benue youths are misdirecting their energy. He pointed at the longstanding pattern of political […] Peter Obi convoy attack: Use same energy…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Ex-APC Chairman Abba Yaro escapes attack in Benue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/ex-apc-chairman-abba-yaro-escapes-attack-in-benue",
        "published": "2026-09-11T09:13:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}