The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed a deadly night shooting in Gwan-Ajang village of Foron District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, saying five people were killed.

Police Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, said officers of the Gindiri Division received a distress call at about 9:22pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026, and immediately mobilised to the scene.

He explained that the attack occurred while residents were gathered for a social event.

“We got a call of a shooting that happened around Gwan-Ajang village, and we mobilised men to stabilise the situation.

“From what we gathered, some members of the community were having an occasion or a party when they suddenly heard sporadic shooting,” he said.

According to the PPRO, officers arrived to a grim scene.

“When our men got there, they met some persons in pools of their blood. As I speak to you, five of them were confirmed dead,” Alabo stated.

He added that the location of the incident, which lies between Mangu and Barkin Ladi LGAs, sometimes leads to differing reports on where the attack occurred.

“Depending on where people are telling the story from, some say Barkin Ladi, others say Mangu,” he added.

Alabo further said the Commissioner of Police had already issued operational directives to the deputy commissioner of police 9n charge of operations.

He also confirmed ongoing joint security operations.

“Our men are there, and we are working with Operation Enduring Peace, who have also made deployments. Calm has been restored, and we are looking forward to making some arrests because we have good intel,” he added.

However, the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youths Moulder-Association, Rwang Tengwong, gave a higher casualty figure, saying at least seven people were killed in the attack.

“At least seven persons have been reportedly killed in another armed invasion by armed Fulani gangs at about 9:30 p.m. in Gwan-Ajang village,” Tengwong alleged.

He added that more than 10 others sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment in hospital.

Community sources further alleged that the attack came after a period of relative calm in parts of Plateau State, claiming that killings had reduced until after the conclusion of political party primaries ahead of the next general elections, an assertion not independently verified by authorities.

Security agencies say investigations are ongoing, while patrols and surveillance operations continue in the area as efforts intensify to apprehend those responsible.

Hundreds of protesters, on Monday, stormed the streets of Ibadan demanding the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Ogbomoso.

The demonstration, led by members of the Take-It-Back Movement, teachers, students, and concerned residents, disrupted traffic along major routes as participants marched with placards bearing messages such as “Bring Back Our Children” and “Speak Up.”

The protesters expressed frustration over the worsening security situation in Oyo State, accusing authorities of not doing enough to protect citizens from kidnappers. They called for stronger security measures around schools and communities, insisting that the continued abduction of students and teachers has heightened fear among residents.

The protest comes amid growing outrage over the kidnapping of dozens of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The Nigerian Union of Teachers has since declared an indefinite strike, while Governor Seyi Makinde and federal officials continue efforts to secure the victims’ release. President Bola Tinubu has also ordered the deployment of specialised security personnel to support ongoing rescue operations.

Security agencies say efforts to rescue the abducted victims are ongoing as families and residents continue to call for urgent action.

 Meanwhile, public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State were deserted as teachers complied with the directive of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to embark on an indefinite strike over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the State.

Reports said at Community High School, Ogungbade, Ibadan, classrooms were locked and academic activities halted as teachers stayed away from work in obedience to the union’s directive.

The strike also affected the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with some supervisors seen waiting for the commencement of examinations amid uncertainty over the situation.

Some students who arrived at the school were later seen leaving the premises after discovering that classes would not hold.

The NUT, on Sunday, directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in the State to withdraw their services from Monday, June 1, until further notice.

The union said the action was necessitated by the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted on May 15, 2026, from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele; L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esiele; and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, in Oriire Local Government Area.

Hundreds of protesters, on Monday, stormed the streets of Ibadan demanding the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Ogbomoso.

The demonstration, led by members of the Take-It-Back Movement, teachers, students, and concerned residents, disrupted traffic along major routes as participants marched with placards bearing messages such as “Bring Back Our Children” and “Speak Up.”

The protesters expressed frustration over the worsening security situation in Oyo State, accusing authorities of not doing enough to protect citizens from kidnappers. They called for stronger security measures around schools and communities, insisting that the continued abduction of students and teachers has heightened fear among residents.

The protest comes amid growing outrage over the kidnapping of dozens of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The Nigerian Union of Teachers has since declared an indefinite strike, while Governor Seyi Makinde and federal officials continue efforts to secure the victims’ release. President Bola Tinubu has also ordered the deployment of specialised security personnel to support ongoing rescue operations.

Security agencies say efforts to rescue the abducted victims are ongoing as families and residents continue to call for urgent action.

Meanwhile, public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State were deserted as teachers complied with the directive of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to embark on an indefinite strike over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the State.

Reports said at Community High School, Ogungbade, Ibadan, classrooms were locked and academic activities halted as teachers stayed away from work in obedience to the union’s directive.

The strike also affected the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with some supervisors seen waiting for the commencement of examinations amid uncertainty over the situation.

Some students who arrived at the school were later seen leaving the premises after discovering that classes would not hold.

The NUT, on Sunday, directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in the State to withdraw their services from Monday, June 1, until further notice.

The union said the action was necessitated by the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted on May 15, 2026, from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele; L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esiele; and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, in Oriire Local Government Area.

In a statement by its secretary Olukayode Salami, the union expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the rescue and safe release of the victims.

According to the NUT, the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and pupils has created fear and anxiety among members and discouraged parents from sending their children to school. more

In a statement by its secretary Olukayode Salami, the union expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the rescue and safe release of the victims.

According to the NUT, the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and pupils has created fear and anxiety among members and discouraged parents from sending their children to school.

Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of Eid, urging them to continue embracing the virtues of peace, sacrifice, love, and unity that the season symbolizes.

In a statement issued by the management of Adron Homes & Properties, the company described Eid as a sacred period that promotes spiritual renewal, compassion, gratitude, and harmonious coexistence among people irrespective of tribe, religion, or social status.

The foremost real estate company noted that the values of selflessness, obedience, and generosity demonstrated during the holy season remain essential ingredients for national growth and societal development.

According to the statement, Nigerians should use the festive period as an opportunity to strengthen bonds of brotherhood, extend love to the less privileged, and pray for enduring peace and economic prosperity in the country.

Adron Homes further reaffirmed its commitment to providing affordable luxury homes and building sustainable communities that promote comfort, security, and family values for Nigerians at home and abroad.

The company prayed for divine blessings, joy, and fulfillment for all Muslim faithful celebrating Eid and wished them a peaceful and memorable celebration.