From Kogi State comes a report that gunmen on Tuesday killed the custodian of a popular night masquerade, Muhammed Jaguda, in Okene.
Jaguda, 58, was reportedly killed along Ajaokuta Road, a few kilometres from Okene town.
The masquerade he leads is said to belong to the Ogu clan of Agada in Okene.
The masquerade was due to perform on March 24 at the Ebe festival.
Police is yet to confirm the incident.