Terrorists struck Talluje and Chofi villages in Sokoto State on Wednesday. They killed the Chief Imam of Talluje and two other residents.
Residents heard gunfire around 4 p.m. and ran for safety.
Hundreds left their homes on foot and headed toward Sokoto town.
Shops near Bodinga closed as people arrived with their belongings.
Next, panic spread through nearby areas. Community leaders confirmed the deaths and said terrorists also took livestock.
This marks the third time terrorists killed a Chief Imam in Sokoto in recent weeks.
Local sources report the attacks lasted two hours.
Families now seek shelter while officials have yet to issue a statement on new security steps.
