Gunmen have killed a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), his wife, and their two children in Gako village, Rim Ward, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The victims were identified as Rev. Ayuba Choji, his wife Chundung Ayuba, and their children Cyril Ayuba and Endurance Ayuba.
Residents said the attackers invaded the community around 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, shooting sporadically and forcing villagers to flee into nearby bushes for safety.
A resident, Martha Dalyop, described the attack as part of a recurring wave of violence in the area, saying it has left many people living in fear and unable to sleep in their homes or work on their farms.
Confirming the incident, the publicity secretary of the Berom Youths Moulder Association, Rwang Tengwong, said the attackers often operate in coordinated groups, with one group attacking residents while others destroy farmlands or block escape routes.
He also revealed that large portions of farmland, including maize, cabbage, and pepper crops, were destroyed in Kassa, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area within the last 48 hours, worsening food insecurity in the region.
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