Unknown assailants armed with cutlasses and firearms reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the early hours of Tuesday.
The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. in the Obeiba-Ihima community, located in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
According to intelligence sources who spoke with security analyst Zagazola Makama, the Senator’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, promptly reported the attack to law enforcement authorities.
He disclosed that “the attack was carried out by at least three armed individuals who damaged parts of the building, including smashing window panes.”
Swift response from security operatives
Upon receiving a distress alert, a team of security operatives from the Okehi Police Division quickly mobilized to the scene of the attack.
While no casualties were reported and no suspects have been arrested at the time of filing this report, the premises have been documented and preliminary investigations are already underway.
A police source said that “the motive behind the attack remains unclear as investigations continue.”
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has yet to issue a public statement regarding the incident.
Senator Natasha raises alarm over alleged assassination plot
This attack comes amid serious allegations recently made by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan. During a homecoming event in her constituency, the senator accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of orchestrating a plot to have her assassinated in her local government area.
Addressing her supporters, Senator Natasha claimed that “Akpabio had contracted Governor Ahmed Ododo and former Governor Yahaya Bello to carry out the assassination.”
She further alleged that “they planned to blame the people of my constituency for my murder, using the ongoing tension between myself and the Senate leadership as a smokescreen.”
The senator’s claims and the recent attack on her family residence have raised growing concerns about the political climate in Kogi State and the safety of elected officials.Z
