{
  "id": 968613,
  "title": "PHOTOS: Obi visits Benue attack victims, urges FG to act",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/photos-obi-visits-benue-attack-victims-urges-fg-to-act-968613",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T06:06:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/photos-obi-visits-benue-attack-victims-urges-fg-to-act/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential hopeful Peter Obi has urged the Federal Government to prioritize the safety and well-being of citizens following recent attacks in Benue State. Obi visited two affected communities, Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju, where he witnessed the tragic aftermath of violence. Over ten individuals were either killed or went missing in Otukpo-Nobi, while 14 were kidnapped along Ankpechi Road earlier in the day. In Efeyi-Ugboju, at least 13 people were confirmed dead, with several others injured. Obi expressed his condolences for the victims and emphasized the need for the government to demonstrate a stronger commitment to securing the lives and property of its citizens. He lamented the failure of authorities to safeguard vulnerable communities and called for the development of a new national peace policy.",
  "summary": "Peter Obi visits communities in Benue State affected by recent attacks, urging the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-obi-visits-benue-attack-victims-urges-fg-to-act/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "PHOTOS: Obi visits Benue attack victims, urges FG to act",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/photos-obi-visits-benue-attack-victims-urges-fg-to-act",
        "published": "2026-08-15T05:58:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Obi visits Benue attack victims, urges FG to tackle insecurity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/obi-visits-benue-attack-victims-urges-fg-to-tackle-insecurity",
        "published": "2026-08-15T08:21:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}