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BREAKING: Tension As Gunmen Attack Mother, Relatives Of Popular Nigerian Governor

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

The attack which occurred on Thursday, December 5, reportedly took place along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Council of Taraba state.

The sad occurrence was confirmed by the council chairman of Wukari, Dauda Samaila Agbu.

The LGA chairman disclosed that Atsi Kefas sustained a gunshot wound during the attack and was initially treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Wukari, before rushing her to Abuja for further treatment.

“Her condition was stabilised before she was airlifted to Abuja for further medical attention,” he added.

The Taraba State Police Command confirmed the incident, through its Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi.

He stated that the attack was reported as an armed robbery. He, however, did not confirm if the victims were related to the governor.

According to the police spokesperson, one of the occupants of the vehicle sustained gunshot injuries.

At the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued by the state government.

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