Governor Kefas’ Sister Dies Days After Being Shot in Taraba

Tragedy strikes Taraba State as Governor Kefas’ sister succumbs to her injuries days after a shooting incident. Investigations are underway to uncover the perpetrators.

Atsi Kefas, the younger sister of Taraba State’s governor, has passed away due to gunshot injuries she sustained in an attack on Kente village within Wukari local government area.

According to our reporter in Taraba, the 44-year-old passed away from her injuries at a private hospital in Abuja. She had been receiving treatment there after being transferred from the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Wukari.

Conflicting reports have surfaced concerning the details of the attack.

Some sources claim it was due to a bandit attack, while others suggest it may have resulted from an accidental discharge by a security operative accompanying her.

According to spokesperson Usman Abdullahi, the state police command has attributed the incident to an armed robbery.

At the time of this report, the state government has not released an official statement about the tragic incident. This lack of clarity has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns over ongoing insecurity in Taraba.

Her death has intensified the rising concern about safety in the state, where incidents like this are becoming more common.