Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family Home in Kogi State

In a recent development raising concerns over personal security in Nigeria, unknown gunmen attacked the family home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Kogi State.

The assault took place in the early hours of Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the senator’s residence in Obeiba-Ihima, located in Okehi Local Government Area. According to reports, the attackers, armed with cutlasses and firearms, stormed the house at around 1:00 a.m., damaging property and shattering windows before fleeing the scene.

This was revealed by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, April 17. Makama stated that the senator’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, filed a formal report with the police.

“Following a distress alert, a team of security operatives from Okehi Division swiftly mobilized to the scene. While no casualties were reported and no arrests have been made, the premises were documented and preliminary investigations have commenced,” Makama reported.

The motive behind the attack is still unknown. However, police authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway to uncover the reasons and track down the perpetrators.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has not made any official comment on the matter as of the time this report was filed.

This incident comes amid rising security concerns across the country, particularly involving political figures and their families.