The Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 suspects in connection with the reported attack on the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed the arrests on Wednesday, saying investigations into the incident were still ongoing.

According to the police commissioner, security operatives are also trailing key leaders of the youths allegedly involved in the attack.

Nwadiogbu warned that the Benue State Police Command would not tolerate acts of political intolerance, particularly as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He assured residents that the command would continue to take necessary measures to identify everyone connected to the incident and ensure that those found culpable are prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The arrests followed an incident involving Obi’s convoy while he was travelling to Yelewata in Benue State to commiserate with victims of the June 2025 attacks in the community.

Reports indicated that trouble began a few metres from the airport when Obi’s convoy encountered a roadblock along the two-lane Makurdi-Gboko Federal Highway.The incident reportedly caused tension and disrupted the movement of the convoy before security operatives intervened.The police commissioner said the ongoing investigation would help uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident and identify other individuals who may have played a role.The development has renewed concerns about political violence and intolerance ahead of the 2027 general elections, with security agencies under pressure to ensure the safety of political leaders, supporters and citizens across the country.