A newly-wed couple has been killed and another injured when grazing herders attacked BECO Comprehensive Secondary School in Kwi, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State
The incident happened on Monday with the couple, who married in March, said to be teachers in the school while the wounded is the vice principal who survived with gunshot wounds.
When the teachers approached to plead with the herders to vacate the premises, the herders reportedly brought out guns, shot and killed them.
The School Principal, Mr. Dantoro Gyang, who confirmed the incident said the staff of the school were on routine meetings at about 2:00 p.m. on Monday when some herdsmen led their cows into the premises for grazing but they were confronted by the security men on duty
“While the security men interrogated them on why they grazed into the school premises, the staff came out of the meeting to see what was happening. We were trying to engage them on the need to vacate the school premises, two of them suddenly brought out guns, pulled the triggers, and instantly killed two of my teachers,” he said.
“The Vice-Principal (Administration), Mr. Dalyop Ibrahim, and one other person were shot in the abdomen. As I am talking to you now, one of those injured is presently receiving treatment at General Hospital Riyom, while the Vice Principal was taken to Jos University Teaching Hospital.”
It was gathered that the couple got married on March 25, 2023.
