Nigeria, April 22 -- Terrorists led by Mai Rasha have burnt down the official residence of the district head of Yankuzo, Babangida Hamza, in the Tsafe area of Zamfara State, on Tuesday.

The terrorists also looted shops and carted away foodstuff and other commodities.

The district head, Mr Hamza, told an online media organisation, DCL Hausa, on Tuesday, that the terrorists arrived in the morning and remained in the community until around 03:30 p.m.

"They (terrorists) rode into the community shooting sporadically and moved straight to my official residence where they burnt down the palace," the Kogon Yankuzo, said.

"I was in Tsafe town when I received a call that my people were under attack. So far, (4:05 p.m.) I've not received informa...