Authorities in Kogi State have confirmed a second assault on the Ihima residence of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, located in Okehi Local Government Area.
According to a statement released Wednesday by the Senator’s media office in Abuja, the attack occurred on Tuesday when armed individuals stormed the property, smashing glass windows and doors.
Security forces from the Okehi Police Division, working alongside local vigilantes and concerned youths, responded swiftly and successfully repelled the assailants.
One suspect, identified as Suberu Josa, a known ritualist with ties to the senator’s political opponents and a native of the community, was apprehended at the scene.
Josa allegedly confessed to the attack and admitted to participating in two previous assaults on the same home.
Authorities recovered a cutlass and charms from him during the arrest.
Other members of the group, reportedly armed with dangerous weapons, managed to escape and are currently at large.
This marks the second time Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family home has been targeted in recent months.
A previous incident occurred on April 15, 2025, but no arrests were made at the time.
Josa’s arrest is being considered a significant development in what appears to be a series of politically motivated attacks.
The incident comes at a time of heightened political tension.
The Federal Government recently brought two criminal cases against the senator, shortly after she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, an allegation that preceded her controversial six-month suspension from the Senate.
“We call on the public to remain calm and steadfast in the pursuit of justice. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s commitment to truth and her tireless representation of her constituents should not be met with violence or intimidation,” her media office stated.
When contacted, Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP William Ovye Aya confirmed the attack via a phone conversation Wednesday evening.
“It’s true that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house in Ihima was attacked yesterday (Tuesday),” SP Aya said.
He confirmed that one individual had been arrested and was currently providing valuable information to law enforcement.
He also assured the public that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and bring them to justice.
