Attack in Plateau leaves couple dead, twins orphaned
A fresh attack by gunmen in Angwan Ishaku community of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State has left a young couple dead and their one-year-old twin boys without parents.
The victims, identified as Iliya Gyang, 30, and his pregnant wife, Grace, 25, were killed on Wednesday evening when assailants opened fire in the area. Two other residents sustained injuries during the incident.
A community member, Kacholom Ayuba, said the attack occurred at about 5:30 p.m., adding that the gunmen fled shortly after carrying out the assault.
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The Berom Youth Moulders Association confirmed the incident, stating that the attackers arrived on a motorcycle and shot at residents before escaping through a route leading towards Fass along the Rakung-Sho road.
According to the association, Gyang was attacked while working on his farm near his home, while his wife was shot and died at the scene. He later died from gunshot wounds after being taken to hospital.
The group said the couple’s death has left their young twin boys orphaned.
It noted that the incident happened two days after Governor Caleb Mutfwang visited the area for a town hall meeting on security and a day after a State Security Council meeting where new measures were announced to tackle ongoing violence.
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The association said the latest attack shows that those behind the killings are still active despite efforts by the government and security agencies.
It called for stronger security operations in affected communities and urged authorities to support the children left behind by the victims.
