Police Accompany Fatal Shooting of Sister - Governor Kefas, Taraba State
Taraba State Governor Confirms Sister's Death by Police Escort
In a shocking revelation, Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has confirmed that his sister, Atsi Kefas, died six months ago from gunshot injuries inflicted by a police escort associated with their convoy. The unfortunate incident transpired along the Wukari-Chonku Road during a journey from Jalingo to Abuja [1][2][3].
Contrary to earlier reports suggesting banditry, Governor Kefas clarified that his sister's death was the result of a gunshot fired from within the convoy, as the police escort attempted to fend off an attack from armed assailants during the journey [2]. An autopsy report corroborated the presence of gun pellets in Atsi's body, supporting the conclusion that the fatal shot was fired at close range by the police escort [2].
Governor Kefas, in a show of commitment to justice, has outlined that investigations are underway to ascertain the complete circumstances surrounding the incident. He expressed his determination to serve the people of Taraba State while urging the public to move forward constructively [1][3].
A minute of silence was observed by Governor Kefas to honor Atsi Kefas and the over 50 individuals killed in the Karim-Lamido local government area of the state due to suspected herder violence. He also announced the establishment of a commission of enquiry to investigate the root causes of the conflict and bring lasting peace to the troubled region [1].
Regarding the tragic loss of his sister, Governor Kefas lamented that a life was taken by a member of the police force. He stated that the police escort responsible for the shooting is undergoing interrogation by the police [2].
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- The police are reportedly interrogating the police escort responsible for the shooting that claimed the life of Governor Agbu Kefas' sister, Atsi Kefas.
- In a tragic turn of events, a life was taken by a member of the police force, adding to the general-news and crime-and-justice discussions in Naija.
- Despite the ongoing investigations into the death of Atsi Kefas, politics in Nigeria remain a hot topic, with the Senate recently approving a ₦124.2 billion budget for the Police Trust Fund.
- In a related incident, a pro-Biafra member was recently arrested by the police in Anambra, as part of efforts to maintain law and order during the sit-at-home orders.
- As the security situation in Nigeria continues to evolve, a joint police operation in Joint Operation resulted in the arrest of 12 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, and the recovery of firearms in the capital city, Abuja. Additionally, security operatives arrested a village head in Niger State for aiding and abetting bandits, as the fight against criminal elements in the country remains a top priority.
