Gunmen attacked the family residence of suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on the night of Tuesday, June 17, in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. This marks the second attack in two months on the same property.
According to Punch, the assailants vandalized windows and attempted to breach the home before being repelled by a swift response from local police officers, community vigilantes, and concerned youths. The police confirmed that one suspect, identified as Jose Suberu, was arrested during the confrontation.
“Yes, it’s true. One suspect, Joe Suberu, was arrested at the scene. Efforts are on to arrest the fleeing others,” said SP William Aya, spokesperson of the Kogi State Police Command, on Wednesday, June 18.
A statement from Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s media office revealed that Suberu, a known local, had previously been involved in similar attacks and was described as a ritualist. The suspect allegedly confessed that this was his third time participating in attacks on the senator’s family residence.
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“A cutlass and charms were recovered from him,” the media office stated, adding that other suspects were reportedly armed and are still at large.
The incident has heightened concerns over the safety of the senator’s family and the deteriorating security situation in parts of Kogi State. The media office alleged that the attack may be politically motivated, although this has not been confirmed by law enforcement.
The arrest of a known suspect with ritual items has fueled further speculation, with community members demanding increased police presence and long-term protection for the senator’s household.
This development follows a pattern of politically-linked violence and reinforces fears that public figures in volatile regions remain high-value targets. Investigations into the motives and identities of the fleeing attackers are still ongoing.
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