Gunmen attack Senator Natasha’s family residence in Kogi

Unknown hoodlums wielding cutlasses and firearms have reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, in Obeiba-Ihima area, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The assailants, believed to be targeting the Senator herself, reportedly vandalised windows in her late grandfather’s home before being repelled by a swift response from civil defence operatives and members of the local community.

A statement from the Senator’s media team condemned the attack as a “brazen and calculated assault,” suggesting that the incident may be linked to her outspoken criticism of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, whom she recently accused of sexual harassment.

“The armed men, mistakenly believing the Senator was present, vandalised windows in her grandfather’s house,” the statement read.

“Fortunately, security operatives swiftly responded and repelled the attackers. This calculated assault appears to be a direct response to Senator Akpoti-direct response to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s courageous stance against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.”

The media team further called on the Inspector General of Police to “immediately reinstate her security details” to ensure her safety.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan also shared her account of the harrowing event to SaharaReporters

“Two days ago, my younger brother took some contractors to my hometown in Ihima to inspect locations for upcoming projects I attracted to my senatorial district,” she said.

“The unknown gunmen assumed I was the one in town and attacked my family house that night. Thankfully, the civil defence team and community members responded promptly and chased them off. A report was made at the police area command, and no one was hurt.”

She urged the public to remain calm and not be intimidated by such violent tactics.

“We call on the public to remain calm and support the pursuit of justice. My dedication to speaking truth and representing my constituents should not be met with violence and intimidation,” the Senator said.