Police report indicts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over murder allegation against Akpabio

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A police investigation report has indicted the Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over allegations that she told a United States-based activist that Senate President Godswill Akpabio was involved in the murder of late Iniobong Umoren and the harvesting of her organs.

The report, dated 3 February 2026 and signed by the Commissioner of Police, Police Monitoring Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Akin Fakorede, was addressed to the President of The Unique Family Foundation, Sandra Duru who had petitioned the Inspector-General of Police in April 2025.

According to the police, Ms Duru alleged that Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, contacted her on 27 March 2025 and claimed that Mr Akpabio and his wife, Unoma, were responsible for the killing of Ms Umoren and the harvesting of her organs to “treat” the Senate president’s wife. Ms Duru reported the claim to the police and requested an investigation.

The dispute between Mr Akpabio and Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan dates back to February 2025.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, had publicly accused the Senate leadership under Mr Akpabio of marginalisation and unfair treatment, allegations which the Senate president has consistently denied. The Senate had suspended Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan was six months.

She had also accused Mr Akpabio of sexual harassment, which he also denied.

The disagreements later escalated into public exchanges in the media and on social platforms. This deepened the political friction between the two lawmakers.