Gunmen have killed a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) alongside his wife and 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, firing sporadically and forcing villagers to flee into nearby bushes for safety.
A community member, Martha Dalyop, described the attack as part of a recurring wave of violence that has left residents in constant fear, adding that many villagers can no longer sleep in their homes or work freely on their farms due to repeated assaults.
Confirming the incident, the publicity secretary of the Berom Youths Moulder Association, Rwang Tengwong, said the attackers often operate in coordinated groups during such raids.
He explained that while one group attacks residents, others destroy farmlands or block escape routes to prevent intervention.
Tengwong also disclosed that large portions of farmland, including maize, cabbage, and hot pepper crops, were destroyed in Kassa, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area within the past 48 hours, worsening food insecurity in affected communities.
The incident adds to ongoing security concerns in parts of Plateau State.
Elijah Adeyemi
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