Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has confirmed the invasion of her Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State country home by gunmen.
News made the rounds that Senator Natasha’s home was attacked by armed men. Natasha’s Spokesman Arogbonlo Israel while confirming the incident condemned the attack on the Senator’s family home.
Israel hinted that it appears to be a calculated assault in direct response to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s courageous stance against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
According to him: “We condemn the brazen attack on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State, on Tuesday, April 15. Armed men, mistakenly believing the Senator was present, vandalized windows in her grandfather’s house. Fortunately, security operatives swiftly responded and repelled the attackers.
“This calculated assault appears to be a direct response to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s courageous stance against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, whom she accused of sexual harassment.
“We urge the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to immediately reinstate her security details.”
He quoted the Senator as saying “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 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.”
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