Hoodlums attack Senator Natasha’s family residence in Kogi

Unknown hoodlums armed with cutlasses and firearms have reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the Obeiba-Ihima area of Okehi Local Government Area, Kogi State.

According to intelligence sources cited by security analyst Zagazola Makama, the Senator’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, confirmed the incident to security authorities.

The attack, which occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, involved at least three armed individuals who vandalized the building, including shattering window panes and damaging parts of the property.

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.

Police sources said the motive behind the attack remains unknown as investigations continue.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has not issued a public statement as of press time.