Gunmen attack Taraba Governor’s mother, sister
Suspected gunmen, believed to be bandits, attacked Jumai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, and his sister, Atsi Kefas, on Thursday along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area.
The Chairman of Wukari Council, Dauda Samaila Agbu, confirmed the attack, describing it as “deeply troubling.” He revealed that Atsi Kefas sustained a gunshot wound during the incident and was initially treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Wukari, before being airlifted to Abuja for advanced medical care.
The Taraba Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Usman Abdullahi, also confirmed the attack, describing it as an armed robbery incident. While he could not verify the victims’ relationship to the governor, Abdullahi noted that one of the vehicle’s occupants sustained injuries during the attack.
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The council chairman urged residents to remain calm, reassuring them that security agencies are working tirelessly to apprehend the culprits and ensure justice.
This incident has sparked fresh concerns about security in Taraba State and other regions facing increasing banditry and criminal attacks.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been released by the Taraba State Government.
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