Armed men attacked the family home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State.
In a statement released on Thursday by the senator’s media team, the assailants reportedly targeted her late grandfather’s residence, mistakenly believing the senator was present. The attackers vandalized the property, shattering several windows before being repelled by security personnel.
The senator’s team called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently reinstate her security detail, which was withdrawn following her suspension from the Senate in March 2025 over alleged misconduct—a charge she has strongly denied.
“This calculated assault appears to be a direct retaliation for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s bold confrontation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, whom she has accused of sexual harassment,” the statement read. “We urge the Inspector General of Police to immediately reinstate her security details to ensure her safety.”
Providing her personal account of the incident, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan stated:
“Two days ago, my younger brother led a group of contractors to our hometown in Ihima to inspect locations for development projects I recently secured for the district. That night, unknown gunmen, thinking I was the one in town, attacked my family home.”
She expressed gratitude for the swift response from local Civil Defence personnel and community members, who chased off the assailants. She also confirmed that a report was filed at the area police command and, fortunately, no one was injured during the attack.
The incident has sparked renewed calls for greater protection of lawmakers, particularly those facing threats linked to political tensions and outspoken advocacy.
