By Kingston Magare 17/4/25
The family home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima area, Okehi Local Government Area Kogi State was attacked by a group of men armed with firearms and machete, there were no known causality during the attack, which occurred during the week.
Reacting to the attack Thursday, the Senator representing Kogi Central stated that she was the target of the attack, but luckily there was no casualty following the quick intervention of security forces.
“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,”Akpoti-Uduaghan said in a statement.
“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.’
“We call on the public to remain calm and support the pursuit of justice for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan. Her dedication to speaking truth and representing her constituents should not be met with violence and intimidation.”
