Daughter of Taraba state governor shot as bandits attack family members

• They were said to have been attacked on Thursday along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Council of the state.

The family members of Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas, have reportedly been attacked by Gunmen, suspected to be bandits.

Those attacked are the governor’s mother, Jumai Kefas, and his daughter, Atsi Kefas.

They were said to have been attacked on Thursday along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Council of the state.

The council chairman of Wukari, Dauda Samaila Agbu, confirmed the incident to newsmen.

Agbu, who described the incident as “deeply troubling” disclosed that Atsi Kefas sustained a gunshot wound during the attack.

He disclosed that she was initially treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Wukari, before rushing her to Abuja for further treatment.

“Her condition was stabilised before she was airlifted to Abuja for further medical attention,” he added.

The council chairman called on residents to remain calm and assured them that efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible for the attack.

The Taraba State Police Command also confirmed the incident, through its Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi.

He stated that the attack was reported as an armed robbery. He, however, did not confirm if the victims were related to the governor.

According to the police spokesperson, one of the occupants of the vehicle sustained gunshot injuries.

At the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued by the state government.