From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Senator Natasha Akpoti Media Office has condemn the brazen attack on her family house in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State, on Tuesday, April 15. by Armed men, mistakenly believing the Senator was present, vandalized windows in her grandfather’s house.
The Media Office in a statement made available to Journalists, said that Fortunately, security operatives swiftly responded and repelled the attackers.
According to the statement “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.
“Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan shared her account of the incident: “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”
