Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas is grieving the loss of his younger sister, Atsi Kefas, who died after being accidentally shot by a police escort during an attack by gunmen.
The incident happened last Thursday when gunmen ambushed the family’s convoy during a trip, prompting the police escort to open fire in defense. In the chaos, a police officer accidentally discharged his firearm which hit Atsi in the stomach.
She was rushed to a hospital in Abuja by air ambulance, but despite efforts to save her, she passed away a few days later.
The state government has not released an official statement and funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
