In the early hours of Tuesday, unknown gunmen launched an attack on the family home of embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State
Sources revealed that the assailants, mistakenly believing the Senator was in town, vandalized the windows of her late grandfather’s house. Fortunately, security operatives responded swiftly and repelled the attackers before any further damage could occur.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed the incident in a press statement released on Thursday, condemning the assault and linking it to her recent public accusations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
She stated:
“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.
The unknown gunmen assumed I was the one in town and attacked my family house that night. Thankfully, the civil defense team and community members responded promptly and chased them off. A report was made at the police area command, and no one was hurt.”
Describing the attack as a targeted response to her bold stance against Akpabio—whom she recently accused of sexual harassment—Akpoti-Uduaghan urged the Inspector General of Police to immediately reinstate her security detail.
“This calculated assault appears to be a direct response to my courageous stance. We urge the Inspector General of Police to act swiftly.”
She further called on the public to remain calm and support her continued pursuit of justice and accountability:
“My dedication to speaking the truth and representing my constituents should not be met with violence and intimidation.”
Efforts to reach the Kogi State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP William Ayah, were unsuccessful as calls to his line went unanswered.
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