The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas has shared details about the death of his sister, Atsi Kefas, in 2024.

TheNewsGuru reports that contrary to earlier reports suggesting she was murdered by bandits on the Wukari-Chinkai Road, the governor revealed during a statement in Jalingo, the state capital, on Friday, May 30, that investigations indicate she was actually shot by a police officer escorting their mother.

The tragic event took place while Atsi was traveling alongside their mother from Jalingo to Abuja.

“Life is very precious to me. You can’t just end someone’s life and think God will be happy with you. My younger sister was shot and killed by a police escort who was inside the same bus with her/

“Investigation revealed that my sister Atsi was shot at close range. The policeman is still under investigation so that justice should prevail,” he said.

The governor confirmed that pellets from a firearm were discovered in Atsi’s body during surgery, which ultimately led to her death.

This finding contradicts earlier public beliefs that the vehicle carrying the governor’s mother and sister had been attacked by bandits attempting a kidnapping.

While demanding justice for his sister, Kefas also addressed the recent violent incident in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area, where more than 50 people were reportedly killed.

During the briefing, he led a minute of silence to honor both his sister and the victims of the Karim-Lamido violence.

He strongly condemned the rising unrest in parts of the state and called on residents to embrace peace and unity rather than conflict.

Additionally, the governor announced plans to establish a commission of inquiry tasked with investigating the causes of the Karim-Lamido crisis and recommending strategies to ensure lasting peace in the area.