Armed men attacked the family home of suspended Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, on Tuesday night, June 17, 2025.
This incident marks the second attack on the senator's family home in just two months.
The armed men vandalized several windows before being repelled by police officers, community vigilantes, and youths.
One suspect, identified as Jose Suberu, a native of the community and described as a ritualist, was apprehended at the scene.
Suberu allegedly confessed to participating in attacks on the senator's family residence for the third time.
A cutlass and charms were recovered from the suspect, while a mob attempted to lynch Suberu before he was rescued and handed over to the police.
Kogi State Police Command spokesperson, SP William Aya, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, June 18. He said one suspect identified as Jose Suberu, was apprehended at the scene of the attack.
“Yes it’s true and one suspect, Joe Suberu was arrested at the scene. Efforts are on to arrest the fleeing others,” Aya said.
In a statement issued by the Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Media Office, it was revealed that the armed men vandalised several windows.
"However, with the swift intervention of officers from the local police station, community vigilantes, and concerned youths, the attackers were repelled and one suspect was apprehended,” the statement read.
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