Alleged family attack: Natasha links attack to her stance against Akpabio
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has linked the recent attack on her family house in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State, to her outspoken stance against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, whom she accused of sexual harassment, Dailyeconomy reports.
Natasha on Thursday decried an alleged attack by gunmen on her family residence.
The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, April 15, involved armed men vandalising windows in her grandfather’s house under the mistaken belief that she was present, Dailyeconomy gathered.
The lawmaker, who was suspended from the Senate over alleged misconduct, claimed the attackers appeared to have targeted her personally but were staved off by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and local residents.
However, Natasha described the assault as a calculated response to her courageous criticism of Akpabio and has called on the Inspector General of Police to reinstate her security details urgently.
In a statement titled: “Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house,” she said, “We condemn the brazen attack on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State, on Tuesday, April 15.
“Armed men, mistakenly believing the Senator was present, vandalized windows in her grandfather’s house. Fortunately, security operatives swiftly responded and repelled the attackers.
“This calculated assault appears to be a direct response to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s courageous stance against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, whom she accused of sexual harassment.
“We urge the Inspector General of Police to immediately reinstate her security details.”
She emphasised that no one was hurt during the incident and urged the public to remain calm while supporting the pursuit of justice.
“Two days ago, my younger brother took some contractors to my hometown in Ihima to inspect locations for upcoming projects I attracted to my senatorial district.
“The unknown gunmen assumed I was the one in town and attacked my family house that night.
“Thankfully, the civil defence team and community members responded promptly and chased them off. A report was made at the police area command, and no one was hurt.
“We call on the public to remain calm and support the pursuit of justice for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
“Her dedication to speaking truth and representing her constituents should not be met with violence and intimidation,” the statement added.
