Gunmen attack Mother of Taraba state Gov. Kefas

Published December 5, 2024

By Newspointer

Gunmen suspected to be bandits, have attacked Jummai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, along with her daughter, Atsi Kefas in their home town Wukari local government area of Taraba state.

The attacks which occurred on Thursday, was said to have took place along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Council of the state.

Confirming the attacks to NEWSPOINTER the council chairman of Wukari, Dauda Samaila Agbu, expressed sadness over the incident describing it as “deeply troubling,” he disclosed that Atsi Kefas sustained a gunshot wound during the attack and was initially treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Wukari, before rushing her to Abuja for further treatment.

“Her condition was stabilized before she was airlifted to Abuja for further medical attention,” he added.

The council chairman called on residents to remain calm and assured them that efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible for the attack.

The Taraba State Police Command also confirmed the incident, through its Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi.

He stated that the attack was reported as an armed robbery. He, however, did not confirm if the victims were related to the governor.

According to the police spokesperson, one of the occupants of the vehicle sustained gunshot injuries.

At the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued by the state government.

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