The Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 people in connection with the blockade of the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, on Tuesday.
The Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this at a press conference held in Makurdi on Wednesday.
According to the CP, the police officers deployed for the visit of the former governor of Anambra State took a professional and tactical decision to avoid an escalation that could have resulted in loss of life and destruction of property.
He said the tactical decision taken by the command should not be mistaken for inaction, adding that Obi was subsequently safely escorted back to the airport.
He said, “Unfortunately, Mr Obi’s movement was obstructed by a group of persons, creating tension and a situation that could have degenerated into violence.
