Terrorists waylaid a group of residents in Fan District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Sunday night as they made their way home around 9pm.
Four people lost their lives at the scene while the fifth passed away later in hospital.
The victims were returning from an outing when the incident occurred.
Local leaders from the Berom Youth Moulders Association have spoken out against the event.
They called on security agencies to increase protection for communities in the area, where similar problems have happened before.
Residents say fear remains high after the incident.
Many wonder how the terrorists moved into the district and left without immediate response from security forces.
Community groups continue to urge authorities to step up patrols and gather more details about what took place.
This latest event adds to ongoing concerns about safety in parts of Plateau State.
Families of those who lost their lives are now making arrangements while hoping for clearer answers from investigators.
