August 15, (THEWILL) – Gunmen, on Monday, invaded BECO Comprehensive High School, Kwi, in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state, Killing two teachers.
A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Movement, Rwang Tengwong, said the gunmen also injured the Vice-Principal of the School. He said the incident occurred at about 3.00 p.m. on Monday.
“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.
“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”, he said.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, who confirmed the incident, said the command was on top of the situation.
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