Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha’s Family house, “Courageous Stance Against Akpabio”
- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has escaped a gunmen attack on her family house at Obeiba-Ihima in Okehi local government area of Kogi state
- The gunmen attacked Senator Natasha's family house on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, thinking the federal lawmaker was at home
- This incident is coming few weeks after the Kogi Central senator accused Senator Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello of plotting to assassinate her
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Kogi state - Gunmen have attacked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house located at Obeiba-Ihima in Okehi local government area of Kogi state.
The armed men vandalized windows in Senator Natasha’s grandfather’s house believing the Kogi Central Senator was present.
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According to Nigerian Tribune, sources said security operatives swiftly responded and repelled the attackers.
Legit.ng recalls that Senator Akpoti-Usuaghan issue in the Senate escalated after she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexually harassing her.
The Kogi Central senator said that was the beginning of her challenges in the Senate.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who confirmed the attacked said some gunmen, invaded her family house on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
The suspended federal lawmaker made this known in a press statement issued on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
“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 to immediately reinstate her security details.”
Sharing her account of the incident, she said:
“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 defense team and community members responded promptly and chased them off. A report was made at the police area command, and no one was hurt.”
Senator Natasha called on the public to remain calm and support the pursuit of justice.
According to the statement, Natasha's "dedication to speaking the truth and representing her constituents should not be met with violence and intimidation.”
'Akpabio, Yahaya Bello plot to assassinate me,' Natasha alleges
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of instructing former Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, to assassinate her.
The suspended Kogi Central senator made the allegation while addressing her supporters in Ihima, Okehi local government area (LGA).
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed that the recall effort was orchestrated by Akpabio in collaboration with influential figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Alleged assassination plot: Akpabio takes action against Natasha
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Senator Akpabio demanded for the prosecution of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Senator Akpabio petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over Akpoti-Uduaghan's alleged assassination plot.
The former Akwa Ibom governor said law enforcement agencies should treat Akpoti-Uduaghan's with the urgency it deserves.
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