Police confirm youths blocked Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue, launch investigation

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that immoderate youths blocked the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, statesmanlike candidate, Peter Obi, during his question to Yelwata on Tuesday.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, confirmed the improvement successful a effect to DAILY POST.

Aondongu said constabulary operatives provided information for Obi’s movement, adding that the bid had commenced an probe into the incident.

He said: “We tin corroborate that the Police are alert of the incidental involving Peter Obi’s question to Yelwata. Police operatives provided information for the movement.

“The crushed the convoy was blocked by immoderate youths is inactive unknown. We are monitoring the concern and investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Further updates volition beryllium provided accordingly.”

DAILY POST had earlier reported that Obi’s media aide, Esther Umoh, alleged that suspected sponsored thugs blocked a roadworthy adjacent the Air Force Base successful an effort to forestall Obi and his entourage from proceeding with their journey....