Armed men attack Senator Natasha Akpoti’s family home, one suspect arrested

Armed men have attacked the family home of the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. 

The incident occurred on Tuesday night, June 17, 2025 barely two months after a similar attack on the same home. 

It was gathered that the armed men had vandalized windows before police officers, community vigilantes and youths repelled the attack. 

Spokesperson of the Kogi State Police Command,  SP William Aya, who confirmed the incident to Punch on Wednesday, June 18, 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. 

The media office further alleged that Suberu, a native of the community and described as a ritualist, confessed that this was his third time participating in attacks on the senator’s family residence.

A mob reportedly attempted to lynch the suspect before he was rescued and handed over to the police.

“A cutlass and charms were recovered from him. Other suspects involved in the attack, reportedly armed with dangerous weapons, remained at large at press time,” the statement added.