The Kogi State Police Command has verified reports of a gun attack on the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi Central) in Obeiba Community, Okehi Local Government Area.
State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Miller Dantawaye, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Thursday, stating that it occurred 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.
“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,” the CP said.
Read Also: Agbakoba Reveals Inconsistencies In Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, in her account of the incident, stated that the gunmen attacked her family’s house on Tuesday night under the assumption that she was present in the town.
“During the attack, security operatives and community members responded promptly and chased them off.
“No one was hurt. A report on the incident was quickly made at the police area command of the LGA,” she said.
A statement issued by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Media team characterized the attack as a deliberate attempt to silence the senator, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District.
“We urge the Inspector-General of Police to immediately reinstate her security details for safety, considering this heinous attack.
“We condemn the brazen attack on Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi on Tuesday, April 15.
“We call 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 read.
Join Informant Online WhatsApp Channel With Link Below: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaihFajBadmT29ufud2
