Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has clarified the circumstances surrounding the dying of his sister, Atsi Kefas, who was initially reported to have been killed by bandits alongside the Wukari-Chinkai Street in 2024.
The governor, whereas addressing newsmen in Jalingo, the state capital, stated investigations have revealed that his sister was fatally shot by a police escort assigned to his mom.
The governor’s sister was reportedly travelling with their mom from Jalingo to Abuja when the incident occurred.
“Life could be very valuable to me. You may’t simply finish somebody’s life and assume God will probably be proud of you. My youthful sister was shot and killed by a police escort who was inside the identical bus together with her.
“Investigation revealed that my sister Atsi was shot at shut vary. The policeman continues to be below investigation in order that justice ought to prevail,” the governor stated.
He additionally confirmed that pellets from the firearm had been present in Atsi’s physique throughout surgical procedure earlier than she ultimately died from the accidents.
The revelation contradicts earlier public assumptions that the car transporting the governor’s mom and sister had come below assault by bandits making an attempt to kidnap them.
Governor Kefas, whereas calling for justice in his sister’s case, additionally addressed the latest violent assault in Karim-Lamido Native Authorities Space, the place over 50 folks had been reportedly killed.
Throughout the briefing, he noticed a minute of silence in reminiscence of his sister and the Karim-Lamido victims.
He condemned the escalating violence in elements of the state and urged residents to decide on peace and unity over battle.
The governor additional introduced plans to arrange a fee of inquiry to analyze the causes of the Karim-Lamido disaster and suggest measures for lasting peace within the area.
On the time of submitting this report, the Taraba State Police Command has not issued an official assertion relating to the governor’s claims.