Agbu Kefas, Governor of Taraba state, has revealed that a preliminary police report indicated that his sister, Atsi, was killed by a police escort.
Gatekeepers News reports that Atsi lost her life in December from a gunshot wound during an incident in which a police officer opened fire while attempting to repel an attack on their convoy by gunmen.
Speaking during a town hall meeting to commemorate his second year in office, Kefas said that despite personal losses, including the death of his sister, his commitment to serving the state remains unwavering.
He said, “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.”
“However, in the case of my sister Atsi, a 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.”
“In these two years, you can agree with me that Taraba is no longer on the sideline, we are leading with discipline, technology, and a 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 results.”
“Every programme must deliver real value to our people.”
