Atsi Kefas, the sister of the Taraba State Governor
Agbu Kefas, was reportedly shot by a police escort on Thursday.
This, The Bureau Newspaper gathered, happened along
Kente Road in the Wukari Local Government Area of the state when some gunmen
attacked the governor’s mother, Jumai Kefas, and his sister, Atsi, while
travelling.
In the confusion during the attack, a police officer
assigned to escort the family accidentally shot Atsi Kefas while attempting to
fend off the assailants.
According to Zagazola Makama, a security intelligence
expert, the incident occurred as the family was traveling through the area,
which has seen a rise in bandits activities.
Meanwhile, the timely intervention of troops saved
what would have been a tragedy as they quickly rescued the victims, evacuating
Jumai and Atsi Kefas to safety via an air ambulance.
Atsi was rushed to the hospital for treatment, but her
condition remains unknown.
The vehicle was recovered, and an empty magazine and
passenger luggage were found inside.
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