Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has raised alarm over a violent attack on her family residence in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, describing it as a targeted assault possibly linked to her recent clash with Senate leadership.
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 17, titled “Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family House,” the suspended lawmaker condemned the incident and urged the Inspector General of Police to restore her withdrawn security protection.
“We condemn the brazen attack on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State, on Tuesday, April 15,” the statement read.
“Armed men, mistakenly believing the Senator was present, vandalized windows in her grandfather’s house. Fortunately, security operatives swiftly responded and repelled the attackers.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was recently suspended by the Senate over alleged misconduct, linked the incident to her public accusation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
“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,” the statement continued.
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“We urge the Inspector General of Police to immediately reinstate her security details.”
Recalling the incident, the Kogi Central senator said it happened shortly after her younger brother visited their hometown with contractors to inspect project sites.
“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,” she said.
“The unknown gunmen assumed I was the one in town and attacked my family house that night.”
“Thankfully, the civil defence team and community members responded promptly and chased them off. A report was made at the police area command, and no one was hurt.”
Calling for calm, she said: “We call on the public to remain calm and support the pursuit of justice for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan. Her dedication to speaking truth and representing her constituents should not be met with violence and intimidation.”