Atsi Kefas, the younger sister of Taraba State’s governor, has died from gunshot wounds sustained during an attack in Wukari.
She was 44 years old and had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Abuja after being transferred.
Kefas was initially treated at the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Wukari before being moved to the capital city.
Reports about the circumstances surrounding the attack have been conflicting, with varying accounts about what led to her injuries.
Some sources claim that it was a bandit attack, while others suggest an accidental discharge by a security operative.
The police in Taraba have attributed the incident to an armed robbery, but many details remain unclear at this time.
The state government has not yet issued an official statement regarding her death, fueling public concerns over the situation.
This tragic incident adds to growing fears about the persistent insecurity and frequent attacks occurring in Taraba State.
