Terrorists struck Yantala village in Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Wednesday night, leaving three local vigilantes dead and the village head in captivity.
The incident happened around 15 April when the attackers entered the community under cover of darkness.
They opened fire on the vigilantes who tried to defend the area.
The three men lost their lives in the exchange.
The terrorists then took the 85-year-old village head and one other resident before they withdrew through the surrounding bush paths.
Residents reported that the terrorists arrived with superior weapons and set one motorcycle on fire during the operation.
Panic spread quickly through the village as people heard the gunfire.
Many families gathered their belongings and moved to safer areas nearby out of fear of further trouble.
Sources in the community linked the attackers to a terrorist group that people in the area call Mamudawa Boko Haram.
This marks another case of violence in the northwest region where such groups continue to operate.
Local leaders have called for more security presence in Bagudu and surrounding areas.
At the time of writing, authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the attack or confirm any rescue efforts for those taken.
People in Yantala and nearby villages now live with heightened worry.
This event adds to the list of security challenges that have affected communities across Kebbi State in recent months.
Residents hope security agencies will step up patrols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
