“Police Escort Killed My Sister, Not Bandits” – Taraba Governor, Agbu Kefas

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has spoken publicly for the first time about the death of his sister, Atsi Kefas.

The governor revealed that his sister was accidentally shot and killed by a police escort traveling in the same vehicle as her.

Kefas explained that a preliminary police report confirmed that Atsi died from serious gunshot wounds caused by one of the officers in the escort team.

He added that investigations are still ongoing to determine exactly what happened and to make sure justice is served.

During a town hall meeting held to mark his second year in office, Governor Kefas addressed the crowd with a heavy heart.

He said, “Let me state this, for you to understand my commitment to you, that even in personal tragedy, such as the loss of my sister, Atsi Kefas, I remain strong because the call to serve you outweighs the pain.

“Join me to observe a minute of silence in her honour and also those killed in the Karim Lamido crisis, may their souls rest in peace.”

Speaking further, he repeated that the shooting that led to Atsi’s death was linked to one of the police escorts in the vehicle and that investigations are underway to get to the bottom of the matter.

“However, in the case of my sister Atsi, preliminary police report revealed that she died as a result of severe gunshot injuries sustained from shots by one of the police escorts in the vehicle.

“Investigation is still ongoing to ascertain the circumstances so that justice will prevail. You can see that this work is not for applause, it is for legacy, future and for you all. Please, let us in a positive spirit move Taraba forward,” Agbu Kefas said.

Governor Kefas also used the opportunity to highlight the progress made under his leadership, stating that Taraba is no longer being left behind.

He said, “In these two years, you can agree with me that Taraba is no longer at the sideline, we are leading with discipline, technology and good heart.

“This is your time, this is your Taraba, let us rise together, believe again, let us move Taraba forward ”

“I’m building the Taraba where governance is measured not by sentiment but by results. We are shifting from promises to result, every programme must deliver real value to our people.”

This marks the first time the governor has openly addressed the circumstances of his sister’s death.

KanyiDaily recalls that in December, reports claimed Agbu Kefas was killed by bandits along the Wukari-Kente Road.