The incident, which occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, involved at least three armed men who vandalised the property, shattering several window panes

By Titilope Adako

Kogi State, Nigeria | April 17 2025

Gunmen have reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The incident, which occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, involved at least three armed men who vandalised the property, shattering several window panes.

According to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the Senator’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, reported the attack to security agencies.

Makama, who disclosed the incident via his X handle on Thursday, said, “Following a distress alert, a team of security operatives from Okehi Division swiftly mobilized to the scene. While no casualties were reported and no arrests have been made, the premises were documented and preliminary investigations have commenced.”

He added, “Police sources said the motive behind the attack remains unknown as investigations continue.”

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has yet to comment publicly on the incident.

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