Taraba Governor Kefas’s Sister Dies After Accidental Police Shooting During Bandits’ Attack
Atsi Kefas, the sister of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, has tragically passed away following an accidental shooting by a police escort. The incident occurred last Thursday on Kente Road in the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State when gunmen attacked the convoy carrying Atsi and the governor’s mother, Jumai Kefas.
In the chaos that ensued during the ambush, a police officer assigned to protect the family inadvertently shot Atsi Kefas while attempting to repel the attackers. She was immediately rushed to a hospital in Abuja for advanced medical treatment but succumbed to her injuries days later.
Sources close to the family confirmed her passing. “She died last night. She finally succumbed to her injuries. The governor and his family are yet to release an official statement on the passing of Atsi Kefas. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time,” a source revealed.
Another source added, “Yes, the younger sister to Taraba State Governor who was shot recently by bandits while travelling to Abuja, has passed away.”
The incident has sparked widespread sympathy for the Kefas family, with many expressing their condolences and calling for improved security measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The Taraba State government and law enforcement agencies are yet to provide additional details or comments on the attack and subsequent death.
The loss of Atsi Kefas is a painful reminder of the ongoing security challenges facing many parts of Nigeria, particularly in regions prone to banditry and violent attacks. It underscores the urgent need for robust and strategic approaches to safeguard lives and property.
As the Kefas family mourns this devastating loss, the people of Taraba and beyond stand in solidarity with them during this time of grief.
