Crimes

Gunmen shoot governor’s sister as mother escapes attack

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked Jumai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, and her daughter, Atsi Kefas.

It was gathered that the incident occurred along Kente Road in the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

The attack was confirmed by the Chairman of Wukari LGA, Dauda Samaila Agbu, on Thursday.

Agbu described the incident as “deeply troubling”, saying Atsi was injured by a gunshot during the attack.

The chairman said: “She was first treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Wukari before being transferred to Abuja for further medical attention.

Gunmen kidnap 3 at Innoson showroom in Anambra

“Her condition was stabilised before she was airlifted.”

Agbu called for calm among residents and assured them that steps were being taken to apprehend the assailants.

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

Abdullahi, who classified the event as an armed robbery, however, did not confirm any connection between the victims and the governor.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Tinubu to military: We will prevail over insecurity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians and members of the country’s armed forces that…

3 hours ago

Banking sector recapitalisation on track as deadline nears — CBN

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said the ongoing banking…

3 hours ago

Court jails businesswoman nine months for N20m mortgage fraud

Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has sentenced…

3 hours ago

Four ministers to exit Tinubu’s council

Fresh political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections may trigger changes in the cabinet…

3 hours ago

FG targets $1trn economy through funding for women-led businesses

The Federal Government has identified improved access to capital for women-led businesses as a key…

9 hours ago

Petrol hits N995 as Dangote adjusts prices

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) gantry price to N995…

10 hours ago

This website uses cookies.