Gunmen Attack Taraba Governor’s Family as Police Escort Accidentally Shoots Sister
By: Zagazola Makama
Tragedy struck along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday when armed gunmen attacked the mother of the state governor, Jumai Kefas, and his sister, Atsi Kefas.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that During the attack, a police officer assigned to escort the family accidentally shot Atsi Kefas while attempting to fend off the assailants. The incident occurred as the family was traveling through the area, which has seen a rise in bandit activities.
Following the attack, troops swiftly responded to rescue the victims. Both Jumai Kefas and Atsi Kefas were evacuated to safety using an air ambulance.
The injured sister was rushed to the hospital for treatment, and her condition remains undisclosed at the time of this report.
The vehicle was recovered by the security forces while an empty magazine and luggage of the perssengers was found in the vehicle.
