A newly-wedded couple, all teachers at BECO Comprehensive High School, Kwi in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau had been killed by gunmen
The gunmen also injured the Vice Principal of the school in the attack which took place on Monday.
The state Police spokesperson, DSP Alfred Alabo, only said the command was on top of the situation, declining further details.
In a statement on Tuesday in Jos, The National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Movement, Rwang Tengwong, said in a statement on Jos that the incident occurred about 3.00 p.m. on Monday.
”We are saddened by the invasion of BECO Comprehensive High School Kwi by gunmen.
”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,” he said.
The spokesperson decried the influx of criminals in some communities in the state.
”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.