BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha’s Family Home

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family residence in Kogi was attacked by gunmen around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, leaving damaged windows but no injuries.

Gunmen reportedly stormed the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the early hours of Tuesday, April 16, 2025.

The incident happened at her hometown residence in Obeiba-Ihima, located in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Sources familiar with the event said the attackers arrived around 1:00 a.m. Armed with cutlasses and guns, they damaged parts of the building, smashing windows and causing panic in the area. At least three men were involved in the attack.

Senator Natasha’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, quickly informed the appropriate security agencies. In response, officers from the Okehi Police Division rushed to the scene.

Although nobody was hurt and no suspects have been arrested yet, security officials recorded the extent of the damage and launched a preliminary investigation.

The reason behind the attack is still unknown, and as of now, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has not released any official statement. She represents Kogi Central in the Senate and is known as a vocal figure in Nigerian politics.

According to Zagazola Makama, police are still trying to figure out what motivated the attackers and are working to find those responsible.

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