- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family home in Ihima, Kogi State, was attacked again on Tuesday night, marking the second such assault in 2025; one suspect, identified as Suberu Jose, was arrested.
- The suspect, a known ritualist, confessed to participating in the attack and claimed it was his third attempt on the property; security forces recovered a cutlass and charms from the scene.
- The latest attack comes amid ongoing legal battles and political tension, following Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension from the Senate and her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The residence of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, was attacked again on Tuesday night, marking the second armed assault on the property in 2025.
A statement from her media office on Wednesday disclosed that the attackers arrived late in the night, smashing windows and attempting to force entry.
However, a swift intervention by security personnel, local vigilantes, and youths prevented further damage and led to the arrest of one suspect.
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The arrested individual, identified as Suberu Jose—a native of the area and alleged ritualist—reportedly admitted to being involved in the attack and claimed this was his third attempt on the senator’s home. A cutlass and charms were recovered from him, while other members of the gang managed to escape.
According to eyewitnesses, Jose was nearly lynched by a mob before being rescued and taken into custody by the police.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s media office described the arrest as a major development in what appears to be a series of coordinated attacks against her. It also noted that no arrests were made following the previous attack on April 15.
The renewed assault follows ongoing political tensions. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is currently facing criminal charges filed by the Federal Government, shortly after she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment—an allegation that preceded her controversial six-month suspension from the Senate.
Calling for calm, her team stated, “Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s commitment to truth and her people must not be silenced by threats or violence.”
Confirming the incident, Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, said, “It’s true that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house in Ihima was attacked yesterday (Tuesday). One suspect was arrested and is providing useful information to the police.”
He assured that the command is working to apprehend other suspects involved in the incident.
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