The household dwelling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Ihima, Okehi Native Authorities Space of Kogi State was attacked on Tuesday night time by gunmen.
In response to a press release by the senator’s media staff, the gunmen had been finally repelled by safety forces.
The attackers arrived in massive numbers and started smashing home windows and destroying valuables on the senator’s ancestral dwelling. Their assault was interrupted by a swift response from native cops, neighborhood vigilantes, and youths from the realm.
One suspect was arrested on the scene whereas a number of others reportedly fled. The arrested particular person, whose id has not been formally disclosed, is believed to be a local of the neighborhood and is allegedly linked to influential political figures. He was stated to have confessed to being concerned in three separate assaults on the senator’s household compound.
Eyewitnesses stated the suspect was practically lynched by an offended mob earlier than being rescued and brought into police custody. A cutlass and charms had been recovered from him, whereas others believed to be armed with harmful weapons stay at massive.
Tuesday’s incident marks the second such assault in current months. On April 15, 2025, the identical residence was focused, although no arrests had been made on the time.
