Suspected bandits killed two residents, injured four others and abducted nine people, including two pregnant women and three children, in Sokoto.
The attack took place during a fresh incident in the area.
Local reports indicate that the victims included vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children among the abducted.
No further details on the timing or response were available in the source.
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Residents of Bodinga Local Government Area in Sokoto State protested on Friday after bandit attacks killed several people including a village head and displaced many from their communities.
The Katsina State Police Command rescued nine passengers after foiling an abduction attempt by suspected armed bandits along the Katsina–Kankara road.
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The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested twelve suspected kidnappers, thirteen suspects for culpable homicide, and four suspected car snatchers.