Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has raised alarm over an attack on her family’s ancestral home in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State.
In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday by her media team, the lawmaker revealed that armed men invaded and vandalised her late grandfather’s residence on Tuesday night. The senator noted that the attackers may have assumed she was in town due to a recent visit by her younger brother and contractors assessing locations for new constituency projects.
“Two days ago, my younger brother took some contractors to my hometown in Ihima to inspect locations for upcoming projects that I attracted to my senatorial district,” the statement read. “The unknown gunmen assumed I was the one in town and attacked my family’s house that night.”
Fortunately, the attack was quickly repelled by a combined response from civil defence personnel and vigilant community members. A formal report has been filed with the local police area command, and no injuries were reported.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan called on the Inspector General of Police to reinstate her security detail, emphasizing the need for continued protection as she carries out her duties.
Her team urged the public to remain calm and continue supporting her mission of progress and development in Kogi Central. They stressed that violence and intimidation must not be allowed to overshadow public service.
