A newly-wedded couple working as teachers at BECO Comprehensive High School, Kwi in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau, have been killed by gunmen.
The incident which happened on Monday also saw the gunmen injure the Vice-Principal of the School.
The Public Relations Officer of the state police command, DSP Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident to newsmen.
According to Alabo, the command are on top of the situation.
The National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Movement, a socio-cultural group, Rwang Tengwong in a statement released on Monday, said the incident occurred at about 3 p.m. on Monday.
He said, “We are saddened by the invasion of BECO Comprehensive High School Kwi by gunmen.
“Two teachers, Mr and Mrs Rwang Danladi, a newly-wedded couple, were shot dead.
“Mr Dalyop Emmanuel, the Vice-Principal of the School, was seriously injured by the armed men.
“The teachers were holding a meeting to compile results of students in preparation for the school’s 2023 Speech and Prize-Giving Day slated for this Friday.
“The injured person is currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.”
The spokesperson decried the influx of criminals in some communities in the state.
He added, “We call on security operatives to, as a matter of urgency, raid these communities that have become enclaves of criminals, particularly Fass and Mahanga in Riyom.
”This is necessary to get rid of criminal elements that have defied law and order.”
