Unknown gunmen attacked the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State on Tuesday. The incident, which occurred around 1:00 am, saw at least three men armed with cutlasses and firearms storm the property, causing significant damage to parts of the building, including smashing windows. The attack led to widespread panic in the area.
According to sources, the assailants left the scene after their destructive actions, and no injuries were reported. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, promptly alerted local security agencies, leading to a swift response from officers of the Okehi Police Division.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has yet to release an official statement on the matter. The lawmaker, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District in the Senate, has recently been in the headlines following her sexual harassment allegation against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.
While no arrests have been made and the attackers remain unidentified, police are continuing their investigation to determine the cause of the assault. Security officials have launched a preliminary probe to uncover those responsible for the attack.
