The Kogi State Police Command has started an investigation after gunmen attacked the family home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba, Okehi Local Government Area of the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, confirmed the incident on Thursday. He said the attack happened on Tuesday night.
“The command has been fully briefed on the unfortunate and criminal incident by the Okehi LGA Divisional Police Officer. So far, no arrest has been made,” Dantawaye said.
He added, “Investigation into the incident has begun and we shall get to the root of it. We will deal with those criminal elements that carried out the attack.”
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, said the attackers might have thought she was at home that night.
“During the attack, security operatives and community members responded promptly and chased them off,” she said. “No one was hurt. A report on the incident was quickly made at the police area command of the LGA.”
In a statement released by her media team, the attack was described as a planned attempt to silence the senator.
“We condemn the brazen attack on Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi on Tuesday, April 15,” the statement said.
“We urge the Inspector-General of Police to immediately reinstate her security details for safety, considering this heinous attack.”
The media team also called on the public to remain calm.
“Her dedication to speak the truth and represent her constituents should not be met with violence and intimidation,” the statement added.
As of the time of this report, no suspects have been arrested, but the police have promised to bring those responsible to justice.
