Taraba governor’s sister shot by armed robbers dies

Atsi Kefas, a younger sister of Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, has died four days after she was shot by armed robbers.

Atsi, 44, died in a private hospital in Abuja while receiving treatment for her injuries from the robbery attack.

 Gunmen on motorcycles suspected to be kidnappers had attacked the convoy of Kefas’ mother along Wukari-Kente road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on December 5.

It was further learnt that a police escort in the convoy tried to fire at the gunmen who attempted to block the vehicle conveying the governor’s mother, Jummai Kefas, but the bullet accidently hit Atsi, 44, who was sitting next to her mother.

Atsi was reportedly rushed to the Teaching Hospital, Wukari but was later flown to Abuja for further treatment.

A source disclosed that the governor’s sister died at a hospital in Abuja, where she was taken to for advanced medical care.

“She died last night. She finally succumbed to her injuries. The governor and his family are yet to release an official statement on the passing of Atsi Kefas. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time,” the source said.

“Yes, the younger sister to Taraba state Governor who was shot recently by bandits while travelling to Abuja, has passed away,” another source reiterated.