Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has lost his younger sister, Atsi Kefas, after she was shot by a police escort.
Quoting a close family source, the Punch reported that Kefas died at night in Abuja, days after she sustained a gunshot wound during a gunmen attack on her vehicle along the Wukari-Kente road in the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Armed bandits reportedly sprang a surprise attack on the vehicle of the late Kefas, prompting her police escort discharge his firearm.
A bullet from the weapon struck Kefas in the stomach.
Tributes have started pouring in for the deceased who was generally described as humble and kind.
A social media user, Kelvin Kuffi, posted a tribute on the WhatsApp group — Agbu Kefas Progress Info as follows:
“Atsi Kefas has been a close friend for over two decades. Our friendship blossomed during our diploma days at Taraba State Polytechnic, Wukari. She was humble, sacrificial, and a joy to be around.”
Another person, Murtala Atumba, wrote, “It’s sad indeed. My sincere condolences to His Excellency, the Governor, the First Family, and all mourners. May the Lord comfort everyone during this trying moment.”
