At least nine people were killed in an armed attack in Nigeria's central state of Plateau on Saturday night, local media reported Sunday.
"Last night, gunmen attacked my village, Sabon Gari in Mangu, burned six houses and destroyed many other properties. So far, we have recovered nine dead bodies; we are still searching because some people are still missing," Jerry Datim, one of the village leaders was quoted as saying.
Armed attacks have been a primary security threat in Nigeria's northern and central regions, leading to deaths and kidnappings in recent months.
(With input from agencies)