Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has disclosed that his late sister, Atsi Kefas, was killed by gunshots fired by a police escort travelling in the same vehicle with her.
Speaking during a town hall meeting to mark his second anniversary in office, Governor Kefas said a preliminary police report confirmed that the tragic incident resulted from gunshot wounds inflicted by one of the security personnel in their convoy.
This is the first time the governor is publicly addressing the incident since it occurred in December 2024. At the time, reports claimed she had been killed by bandits along the Wukari-Kente Road.
“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,” the governor said.
He called for a minute of silence in honour of his sister and victims of the recent crisis in Karim Lamido Local Government Area, adding that investigations into the killing were still ongoing to ensure justice is served.
“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,” he said. “Investigation is still ongoing to ascertain the circumstances so that justice will prevail.”
Governor Kefas urged citizens to remain focused on rebuilding Taraba, stressing that his administration is guided by discipline, technology, and service to the people.
“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,” he said.
“This is your time, this is your Taraba. Let us rise together, believe again, let us move Taraba forward.”
He reaffirmed his commitment to results-driven governance, adding that every government programme under his watch must deliver real value to the people.
