The convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was reportedly blocked by suspected thugs in Benue State on Tuesday.
The incident reportedly occurred along Boko Road, where Obi’s convoy was attempting to gain access into the state.
According to reports, the group was armed with sticks when it moved to block the road.
The suspected thugs reportedly prevented Peter Obi’s convoy from proceeding along the route.
The development disrupted the movement of the NDC presidential candidate as his convoy attempted to enter Benue.
However, details surrounding the circumstances of the incident remained unclear.
It was not immediately known why the suspected thugs blocked the convoy.
There was also no immediate information on what prompted the confrontation along the road.
As of press time, there were no confirmed details regarding possible casualties.
It was equally unclear whether any vehicles in Obi’s convoy were damaged during the incident.
The reported blockade comes as Peter Obi’s convoy encountered an obstruction while attempting to gain access into the state.
However, available information did not establish the identity of those involved beyond reports describing them as suspected thugs.
There was also no confirmed account detailing how the situation was eventually resolved.
Further information on the incident is expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the reported obstruction.
For now, the available details remain limited to the reported blockade along Boko Road and the disruption of Obi’s convoy as it attempted to enter Benue State.
