ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has raised an alarm following an attack on her family residence in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State, by armed men.
The lawmaker made this known in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja through her media team.
According to the statement, the targeted building, which belongs to her late grandfather, was vandalised during the attack that took place on Tuesday.
Punch reports that, the attack was swiftly repelled by local security agents.
The statement detailed the circumstances leading to the incident: “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 unknown gunmen assumed I was the one in town and attacked my family’s house that night.
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“Thankfully, the civil defence team and community members responded promptly and chased them off. A report was made to the police area command, and no one was hurt. We urge the Inspector General of Police to immediately reinstate my security details.”
The senator’s media team further called on the public to remain calm and continue supporting efforts toward justice and peace, stressing that her commitment to serving the people of Kogi Central should not be met with violence and intimidation.
“Her dedication to her constituents should not be met with violence and intimidation,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the incident.