Terrorists abducted Bungudu Local Government Area chairman Nura Umar Bungudu.
They killed four security personnel during the attack on his residence in Bungudu town Thursday night.
Police and vigilantes guarded the home when the terrorists struck.
The gunmen overpowered them and took the chairman along with his wife and children.
Security teams later rescued several of the children during a chase.
The incident adds to a series of attacks across Zamfara State.
Residents in the area continue to face threats from these groups.
Officials have not released further details on the chairman’s condition or ongoing searches.
Authorities in Zamfara State work with federal forces on operations against the terrorists.
This latest event shows the security situation remains tense in the northwest region.
