Gunmen, believed to be bandits, have reportedly attacked Jumai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, along with her daughter, Atsi Kefas.
The attack, which occurred on Thursday, took place along Kente Road in the Wukari Local Government Area of the state.
Wukari council chairman Dauda Samaila Agbu confirmed the incident, expressing profound sadness over the occurrence. He described it as “deeply troubling” and revealed that Atsi Kefas sustained a gunshot wound during the assault. She was initially treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Wukari before being transported to Abuja for further care.
“Her condition was stabilised before she was airlifted to Abuja for additional medical attention,” he added.
The council chairman urged residents to remain calm and assured them that efforts are being made to apprehend those responsible for the attack.
The Taraba State Police Command also validated the incident through its Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi.
He stated that the incident was being investigated as an armed robbery but did not confirm the victims’ relationship to the governor.
According to the police spokesperson, one of the occupants of the vehicle sustained gunshot injuries.
At the time of this report, no official statement had been issued by the state government.