Residents of Magarau, Sokoto State, have abandoned their homes after bandits killed the village head, chief Imam, and other community figures.
The attack, allegedly linked to notorious kingpin Bello Turji, left houses empty and property destroyed.
A video showed the deserted village, with the narrator pointing out damaged buildings and looted homes.
The incident is part of a series of violent attacks in Nigeria, especially in the North Central, Northwest, and Northeast regions.
In Kwara State, gunmen recently stormed the communities of Woro and Nuku, killing at least 162 people, according to the Red Cross and local authorities, with some estimates placing the death toll at about 170.
Homes and shops were burnt as residents fled into nearby bushland, in what has been described as one of the deadliest attacks of the year.
While in Kaduna State, 166 worshippers abducted during raids on churches in Kajuru Local Government Area in mid-January have reportedly regained their freedom, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed.
The kidnappings initially involved about 177 people, with 11 escaping shortly after the attacks.
Benue State has also witnessed organised attacks, resulting in several civilian deaths and severe disruption to rural communities.
