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GUNMEN ATTACK SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI’S FAMILY RESIDENCE
Unknown hoodlums armed with cutlasses and firearms reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the early hours of Tuesday, April 16, 2025, in the Obeiba-Ihima area of Okehi Local Government Area, Kogi State.
According to intelligence sources, the attack occurred around 1:00 a.m., and at least three armed individuals were involved in vandalizing the building, including shattering window panes.
The incident was promptly reported by the Senator’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, to the relevant security authorities.
Following a distress alert, security operatives from the Okehi Division were swiftly deployed to the scene.
While no casualties were reported and no arrests have been made, security teams have documented the damage, and preliminary investigations are underway.
According to Zagazola Makama, Police sources have indicated that the motive behind the attack remained unclear.
As of press time, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, a prominent political figure in Kogi Central Senatorial District, had not issued a public statement regarding the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the attackers’ motives and identify those responsible for the attack.
