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The Benue State Police Command has paraded 46 suspects arrested over the blockage of Peter Obi’s convoy in Makurdi on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, had arrived in Benue State to visit the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area as part of a humanitarian and condolence visit to survivors and families affected by the deadly June 2025 attack.

However, his convoy was stopped along the Makurdi-Gboko federal highway near the airport and Air Force Base by a group of youths who reportedly chanted, “Peter Obi, go back!” Some of the youths were also seen carrying sticks and stones.

Following the confrontation, Obi turned back and left the state.

The incident sparked controversy after Obi and his supporters alleged that the action was organized by thugs allegedly linked to an aide of Governor Hyacinth Alia, including a Special Adviser on Youth Affairs.

The Benue State Government denied any involvement, saying officials were not informed about the visit ahead of time. The government also accused Obi of failing to follow the appropriate protocol and suggested that the incident was being used to create political tension within the NDC.

Speaking during a press briefing, Benue State Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, said the police had been informed of Obi’s visit on Monday evening and had deployed security personnel to ensure his safety.

According to the police, a tactical, non-force approach was adopted to prevent the situation from escalating into violence or causing damage to property. Obi was eventually escorted safely back to the airport.

The police later launched intelligence-led operations which resulted in the arrest of 46 suspects. The Commissioner said investigations are ongoing and that more suspects, including some key individuals allegedly connected to the incident, are still being sought.

The police also stressed that the command remains politically neutral and is committed to protecting the constitutional right to free movement.

However, the parade of the 46 suspects has generated fresh reactions online, particularly because some people expected to be among those arrested were not seen in the footage.

One name repeatedly mentioned by commenters is Paso Igbe Terzungwe, who some online sources describe as a personal bodyguard of the governor’s Special Adviser on Youth Affairs.

Some commenters have questioned why Paso and other alleged organizers or leaders were not visible among the 46 suspects, with some describing the arrests as incomplete and demanding that the police go after those alleged to have organized the blockade.

The claims surrounding the missing individuals, however, remain allegations and have not been established as fact by the police.

The incident has further intensified political tension surrounding Peter Obi and the Benue State Government, coming against the backdrop of previous disagreements over Obi’s visits to the state and the increasingly heated political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 elections.

As the police investigation continues, attention is now shifting to whether more arrests will be made and whether those accused of organizing the blockade will eventually be identified and brought before the public.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0W30afUNlM?si=YNGTaPdK31flmpJv

This is exactly the problem which i pointed out here: lopsidedness on the part of government doing their job

Elements within government were clearly involved in the attack on a Presidential Candidate, why are they walking free?

Was it you who sent them? If the identified suspects are missing, how are we sure you're parading the real suspects?

givedemwotowoto:
Don't blame the opposition for not doing your job. Also, don't blame opposition for pointing out your one-sidedness or lobsideness when doing your job (doing your job poorly).

A leading opposition Presidential Candidate is a symbol of a working democracy. An attack on that individual is an attack on the democratic process itself, especially when allegedly orchestrated by people within the government in power

The same police that were just standing by observing? This country is a joke. Why wasn't the governors special adviser arrested as well?

The dreadlock wearing thug the red arrow points to is the governors special adviser that led the thugs. A wasted life. Someone almost clocking 60 and is still engaged in thuggery. Such a shame!

That was how Suswam raised and used Spaco to terrorise the state, Ortom used Gana to also do same. Where are Spaco and Gana today? Dead in suspicious circumstances. It is such a shame that a so called reverend father as governor of Benue state will resort to engaging the services of thugs as well.

The jokes continue to write themselves.

That's the best thing to do. Arrest them to send some message.

Nigerians are allowed to move to any part of the Nigeria territory, also we are in a democracy settings, presidential aspirants can campaign in any part of the country without being harassed or intimidated.

We as Nigerians should conduct ourself before, during and after the election. The security of the country should be the paramount before we can conduct or be considering of any election

Mschew APC propaganda arrest 🙄

Dogalmighty17:
The same police that were just standing by observing? This country is a joke. Why wasn't the governors special adviser arrested as well?

The dreadlock wearing thug the red arrow points to is the governors special adviser that led the thugs. A wasted life. Someone almost clocking 60 and is still engaged in thuggery. Such a shame!

There was even police and NSCDC right there at the crime scene folding their hands and laughing at the debacle

Nigeria under tilumbu's APC is an overflowing cesspool

Damage control

Melezenawii is the one on red shirt. Scapegoat.

Dogalmighty17:
The same police that were just standing by observing? This country is a joke. Why wasn't the governors special adviser arrested as well?

The dreadlock wearing thug the red arrow points to is the governors special adviser that led the thugs. A wasted life. Someone almost clocking 60 and is still engaged in thuggery. Such a shame!

The Paso guy is already a living dead. His type will soon take him down. People like him don't last.

All this one is charade & farcade. Something the Benue govt and NL resident APC supporters already celebrated this ugly incident because of parochial politics.

Now, the chief of the miscreants is being shielded from justice because they were aware of his mission. Govt that encouraged thugs, brigands and agberos. All these lawless is going to hunt them back in no distant time.

The babablu government doing skits to deceive themselves.

BeardedMeat:
Melezenawii is the one on red shirt. Scapegoat.

Omenka wore APC branded kaftan benuejosh was holding stick

A good one coming from the Nigerian Police Force.

The administration of His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has really invested in policing and finally yielding results.

The criminals should be made to face the full wrath of the law for hijacking a peaceful protest.

Glimpsetv:
The Benue State Police Command has paraded 46 suspects arrested over the blockage of Peter Obi’s convoy in Makurdi on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, had arrived in Benue State to visit the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area as part of a humanitarian and condolence visit to survivors and families affected by the deadly June 2025 attack.

However, his convoy was stopped along the Makurdi-Gboko federal highway near the airport and Air Force Base by a group of youths who reportedly chanted, “Peter Obi, go back!” Some of the youths were also seen carrying sticks and stones.

Following the confrontation, Obi turned back and left the state.

The incident sparked controversy after Obi and his supporters alleged that the action was organized by thugs allegedly linked to an aide of Governor Hyacinth Alia, including a Special Adviser on Youth Affairs.

The Benue State Government denied any involvement, saying officials were not informed about the visit ahead of time. The government also accused Obi of failing to follow the appropriate protocol and suggested that the incident was being used to create political tension within the NDC.

Speaking during a press briefing, Benue State Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, said the police had been informed of Obi’s visit on Monday evening and had deployed security personnel to ensure his safety.

According to the police, a tactical, non-force approach was adopted to prevent the situation from escalating into violence or causing damage to property. Obi was eventually escorted safely back to the airport.

The police later launched intelligence-led operations which resulted in the arrest of 46 suspects. The Commissioner said investigations are ongoing and that more suspects, including some key individuals allegedly connected to the incident, are still being sought.

The police also stressed that the command remains politically neutral and is committed to protecting the constitutional right to free movement.

However, the parade of the 46 suspects has generated fresh reactions online, particularly because some people expected to be among those arrested were not seen in the footage.

One name repeatedly mentioned by commenters is Paso Igbe Terzungwe, who some online sources describe as a personal bodyguard of the governor’s Special Adviser on Youth Affairs.

Some commenters have questioned why Paso and other alleged organizers or leaders were not visible among the 46 suspects, with some describing the arrests as incomplete and demanding that the police go after those alleged to have organized the blockade.

The claims surrounding the missing individuals, however, remain allegations and have not been established as fact by the police.

The incident has further intensified political tension surrounding Peter Obi and the Benue State Government, coming against the backdrop of previous disagreements over Obi’s visits to the state and the increasingly heated political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 elections.

As the police investigation continues, attention is now shifting to whether more arrests will be made and whether those accused of organizing the blockade will eventually be identified and brought before the public.
Cc: Nlfpmod


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0W30afUNlM?si=YNGTaPdK31flmpJv

Catholic father don dey hire thugs 😂😂😂

Only in Nigeria can you see a Catholic priest that employs thugs

When I heard Paso, I thought is baba Wasila. One goid thing about modern technology. That is why I am surprised, we cant solve our security issues.

I was shocked that these rag tag animals looked at obi and thought he was calm


A former governor of Anambra state.. we have 2 complete mad States in Nigeria

LAGOS and ANAMBRA.. but for some weird reason the respect they give to jagaban cannot be given to okwute and I laugh

Is it because he dresses like a stingy man ? A bloody billionaire naim animals dey Maja 😂

Why Obi no go find am himself?

Not until them parade these guys

Which sane person believes the cosmetic arrests of some paid persons to appear before the camera?




APC, the evul and propaganda driven party will do anything to score some cheap pionts

Flangelo12:
Why Obi no go find am himself?

Na you then go pick next , and that day you will be on boxers... Your only saving grace is your father's Brown singlet hunged on electric wire supported with stones


Your mama go dey cry that day no body go say pim

NINpegrimage:
Na you then go pick next , and that day you will be on boxers... Your only saving grace is your father's Brown singlet hunged on electric wire supported with stones


Your mama go dey cry that day no body go say pim

See pain oh!




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Please Text "Father Alia" to "G Boy" call rates apply please.

They can continue to deceive themselves, that's there business, we know that the state government is very much aware, they just want to deceive themselves not Nigerians, 2027 is at hand, and we know who to vote for.

HacheNoire:
A good one coming from the Nigerian Police Force.

The administration of His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has really invested in policing and finally yielding results.

The criminals should be made to face the full wrath of the law for hijacking a peaceful protest.

You want to dangle in the world of billionaires with your cheap phone that has battery fault

Oya put body na

Flangelo12:
See pain oh!




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Pain 😂 for me when dey praise billionaire

And you when dey fight billionaire

Who dey in pain like this 😂😂😂

Gov. Alia should produce Paso

once again shame on everyone that have taking aides with the Benue govt ... Claiming they have no hand in that shameful act in Benue


One thing this clowns don't is we are in internet age not 1998 ... Tech have advance so much, why send boiz that can easily be traced to you as a governor

A supposed priest .. how do you mix with APC a party of rogues, agbero nd criminals

NINpegrimage:
You want to dangle in the world of billionaires with your cheap phone that has battery fault

Oya put body na

Seems you hungry?

Anyways, your opinion is yours. I cannot change that.

why parade those innocent yoots playing football in their hoods Cos papa OSELOKA is passing by b ? The State CP should RELEASE those kids

HacheNoire:
Seems you hungry?

Anyways, your opinion is yours. I cannot change that.

Accept the job offer me myself give you helinues

Before you begin wan drag shoulder with okwute that even your father cannot stand close to his camera girl 😂