Armed assailants have killed a family of four in Gako village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, in another deadly attack troubling communities in the state.
The victims were identified as Pastor Ayuba Choji, his wife Chundung, and their two children, Cyril and Endurance. Residents said the family was attacked during a late-night raid on Sunday.
According to eyewitness accounts, the gunmen stormed the village around 11 p.m. and opened fire on houses, causing panic among residents. Many villagers reportedly fled into surrounding bushes to escape the assault.
A resident, Martha Dalyop, said fear and anxiety had spread through the community following the killings, with many families uncertain about returning to their homes.
The latest incident adds to a series of recent violent attacks across Plateau State, where several communities have suffered killings, kidnappings, and displacement in recent weeks.
Security agencies had not issued a full statement on the specific attack at the time of reporting, but calls for stronger protection in vulnerable rural communities have intensified.
Community leaders and residents continue to urge both state and federal authorities to take urgent action to halt the cycle of violence and restore lasting peace across affected areas of Plateau.
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