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Bandits Attack Taraba Governor’s Family, Sister Injured
Suspected bandits ambushed a vehicle carrying Jummai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area on Thursday morning. The governor’s sister, Atsi Kefas, was injured in the attack, sustaining a gunshot wound.
Chairperson of Wukari LGA, Dauda Agbu, confirmed the incident, describing it as “deeply troubling.” He assured that no lives were lost, stating, “Miss Atsi Kefas sustained a gunshot wound. She was treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Wukari, where her condition was stabilized before being airlifted to Abuja for further medical attention.”
Agbu urged residents to remain calm, noting that security agencies are working to apprehend the attackers.
The Taraba State Police Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi, also confirmed the incident, reporting an armed robbery along the Wukari-Kente road. However, he could not confirm if the victims were the governor’s family members. “We received a report of a robbery attack on Wukari-Kente road but cannot ascertain if the governor’s mother and sister were among the victims. Investigations are ongoing,” he said.
Security efforts are being intensified to bring the perpetrators to justice, as the incident highlights the persistent insecurity in the region.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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