Herders Kill Couple, Injure Vice Principal in Plateau School

Seriki Adinoyi in Jos

A couple, Mr. and Mrs. Rwang Danladi, both teachers with BECO Comprehensive High School, Kwi in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau, have been killed by herders.

The herders also injured the Vice-Principal of the school, Mr. Dalyop Emmanuel in the attack which happened on Monday afternoon.

Confirming the incident to the media, the principal of the school, Mr. Dantoro Gyang said that the staff were having a routine meeting at about 2 pm when some herders grazed their cattle into the school premises. The school security guards confronted the herdsmen and as an argument ensued between them the staff came out from their meeting to intervene.

Gyang said:“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 when two of them suddenly brought out guns and fired at the staff killing two teachers who incidentally are a newly married couple.

“The Vice-Principal (Administration), Mr. Dalyop Emmanuel, and one other person were shot in the abdomen. As I talk to you, one of those injured is presently receiving treatment at General Hospital Riyom, while the vice principal was taken to Jos University Teaching Hospital because his case is more severe.”

Also confirming the attack, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Alfred Alabo said that the command was on top of the situation.

In a statement  yesterday, National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Moulders (BYM), Mr. Rwang Tengwong, said that the incident occurred at about 3 pm on Monday.

Tengwong said: “We are saddened by the invasion of BECO Comprehensive High School Kwi by gunmen. Two teachers, Mr. and Mrs Rwang Danladi, a newly-wedded couple, were shot dead.

“Mr. Dalyop Emmanuel, the vice principal of the school was seriously injured by the armed men and currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).

“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.

“We call on security operatives to, as a matter of urgency, raid the communities that have become enclaves for criminals. This is necessary to get rid of criminal elements that have defied law and order.”