Gunmen attacked the family home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State, on Tuesday, April 15. The armed men, believed to be at least three in number, vandalized windows in her late grandfather’s house, mistakenly thinking the Senator was present.
According to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, the attack occurred after her younger brother visited their hometown with contractors to inspect locations for upcoming projects.
“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,” she stated.
The Senator believes the attack is linked to her recent accusations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. “This calculated assault appears to be a direct response to my courageous stance against Senate President Godswill Akpabio,” Akpoti-Uduaghan said, urging the Inspector General of Police to reinstate her security details.
Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on the public to remain calm and support her pursuit of justice. “My dedication to speaking the truth and representing my constituents should not be met with violence and intimidation,” she emphasized. The Kogi State Police Command is yet to comment on the incident, but an investigation is reportedly underway ¹.