Natasha’s Media Office Condemns latest attempt on her life by assailants who attacked her home
By Ishaya Ibrahim
The Senator Natasha-Akpoti Uduaghan Media Office has condemned the latest attack on her home by assailants.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Media Office queried the evil action of politicians desperate to silence the Senator who represents Kogi Central but under suspension for protesting against alleged sexual harassment by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed arresting one suspect allegedly linked to the attack.
The suspect, identified as Jose Suberu, was apprehended at the scene of the attack in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, on Tuesday.
Confirming the development on Wednesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya, said the suspect had confessed to being part of the attack, per Punch report.
“Yes it’s true and one suspect, Joe Suberu was arrested at the scene. Efforts are on to arrest the fleeing others,” Aya said.
The Senator’s Media Office 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.
He was reportedly linked to political opponents of the lawmaker.
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.
“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.
This is not the first time the senator’s home had come under attack. A similar attack occurred at the family compound in April, but no arrests were made at the time.
