By SCM Staff Writer I Tuesday, Nov.04, 2025
ABUJA, Nigeria – A high-stakes political drama erupted earlier today after top immigration officials SEIZED the international passport belonging to Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The politician, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District, was left GROUNDED and reportedly furious after the dramatic incident unfolded on the tarmac.
In a move rarely seen against such a senior government official, Immigration Officers moved in and confiscated the crucial travel document, instantly preventing the Senator from leaving the country.
Sources close to the airport suggested the operation was swift and highly coordinated, leaving onlookers stunned as the VIP was effectively stripped of her travel privileges.
The sudden intervention has triggered immediate speculation across the capital regarding the reasons behind the seizure. Was this a routine administrative check gone wrong, or a politically motivated HIT?
SO far there is no official confirmation from the Nigerian Immigration Service or the Senator’s office explaining the shock measure.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has been a prominent figure in the Kogi region, and her passport confiscation signals a potentially explosive new chapter in Nigerian political life.
The SCM understands that the Senator is now awaiting urgent legal counsel as she attempts to reclaim her document and the right to travel abroad. Expect more on this developing story as we get it.
