Accidental Shooting: Police Escort Kills Taraba Governor’s Sister During Armed Assault
Atsi Kefas, the sister of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, has tragically passed away after being accidentally shot by a police officer during a gunmen attack.
The incident occurred on Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area as she and the governor’s mother, Jumai Kefas, were traveling.
In the chaos, a police escort unintentionally shot Atsi while attempting to repel the attackers.
She was quickly evacuated from the scene and transferred to Abuja for advanced medical care but succumbed to her injuries days later.
This incident highlights the complexities of security operations in high-risk areas.
The Taraba State government has not yet issued an official statement, but this loss has deeply affected the family and the community.