The governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has revealed that his sister, Atsi Kefas was killed by one the police escorts in the vehicle they were traveling with.
According to him, a preliminary police report revealed that she died as a result of severe gunshot injuries sustained from shots fired by one of the police escorts in the vehicle.
The governor said that an investigation is still ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice prevails.
He said, “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.
“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, 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 at the sideline, we are leading with discipline, technology and 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 result, every programme must deliver real value to our people.”
This is the first time the governor is speaking about his sister’s killing since last December when reports emanated that she was killed by bandits who mounted a roadblock along Wukari- Kente Road.
The governor was speaking at a town hall meeting to mark his second year anniversary as governor of Taraba State, where he insisted that the state is no longer on the sideline, but leading with discipline, technology and human face.