Suspected gunmen attacked the home of Senator Natasha H. Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday night in Ihima, located in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
This marks the second time in two months that the senator’s country home has come under attack.
According to Vanguard, the attackers arrived late in the night, damaged windows, and tried to cause more harm before they were stopped by a combined effort of local police, vigilantes, and youths in the area.
One of the suspects, identified as Suberu Jose, was caught during the incident.
He is said to be from the community and is suspected of having ties to those working against the senator politically.
According to security officials, the suspect admitted he had taken part in three earlier attacks on the same property.
A mob attempted to lynch him after his arrest, but police stepped in and took him into custody.
At the scene, a cutlass and charms believed to belong to him were recovered.
The rest of the attackers escaped and are yet to be found.
The latest assault comes two months after the earlier incident on April 15, 2025, where the property was damaged but no arrests were made.
This new arrest is being treated as a step forward in identifying those responsible for the repeated attacks.
Tension around the senator has been growing, especially as she faces two criminal cases brought against her by the Federal Government.
These cases came after she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, an action that led to her six-month suspension from the Senate.
Following the fresh attack, her media team issued a message asking the public to remain peaceful.
Senator Natasha also restated her duty to the people of Kogi Central and called for an end to all forms of violence and political threats.
Mumu federal government, bringing criminal case against a woman instead of investigating her allegations against whoever.
This government is so idle and evil beyond human understanding, only God can save us from Tinubu and his co-travellers.