Unidentified gunmen reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday, April 16, in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the armed assailants, wielding guns and cutlasses, launched the attack at around 1:00 a.m., causing structural damage to the building, including shattered windows.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, promptly notified local law enforcement authorities following the incident. A police team from the Okehi Division responded swiftly and arrived at the scene shortly after.
While no casualties or injuries were reported, no arrests have been made as of the time of this report. Security operatives have begun investigations into the motive and identity of the attackers.
The reason behind the attack remains unclear. However, the incident comes amid heightened tensions surrounding Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who had previously accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of colluding with former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in a plot to harm her.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has not yet made any public statement regarding the attack. Authorities say investigations are ongoing.
