Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Suspected bandits have killed the village head of Galla in the Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, Ahmed Yusuf, and four other people in a fresh attack on the community.

The traditional ruler was reportedly killed in his palace, according to sources familiar with the incident.

The sources said the bandits killed four other residents and abducted an unspecified number of people.

The latest incident has heightened concerns over the security situation in Borgu, coming only days after suspected terrorists attacked several communities in the area.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the attackers stormed a mosque in Kpenya while Muslims were observing Juma'at prayers on Friday and abducted many worshippers.

Following the...