Gunmen attack claims lives of Pastor, Wife, and two children in Plateau State

In a recent act of violence, assailants have taken the lives of a pastor from the Evangelical Church Winning All, along with his wife and their two children, in Gako village, located in the Rim Ward of the Riyom Local Government Area in Plateau State.

The deceased have been identified as Rev. Ayuba Choji, his spouse Chundung Ayuba, and their children, Cyril and Endurance Ayuba.

Witnesses reported that the attackers invaded the village around 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, firing their weapons indiscriminately and causing residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety.

Martha Dalyop, a local resident, described the attack as yet another instance in a troubling pattern of violence that has left the community in a state of fear. She mentioned that many villagers are unable to sleep in their own homes or work on their farms due to the ongoing threat of such attacks.

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She mentioned that many people in the village are unable to sleep in their homes or work on their farms because of ongoing attacks.

Rwang Tengwong, the publicity secretary of the Berom Youths Moulder Association, confirmed the events, stating that the attackers seem to operate in organized groups during these raids.

He elaborated that while one group targets residents, others are tasked with destroying farmland or blocking escape routes to hinder any assistance.

Tengwong also shared that significant amounts of farmland, including crops like maize, cabbage, and hot peppers, were ruined in Kassa, located in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, over the past two days, which has exacerbated food insecurity for the affected communities.