There have been repeated gunshots in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, as gunmen on Sunday morning attacked Alakyo village.
Alakyo is the village were over 89 security operatives were killed last year by the Ombatse militia group.
On Sunday, four people were reported killed and their corpses deposited at the Specialist Hospital, Lafia, along Shendam Road.
Scores of children and women were seen in the early hours trekking to Nasarawa Eggon, about 30 kilometres from Lafia.
Security operatives were also seen parading the streets of Lafia, dispersing protesting youth.
However, a resident, who simply identified himself as Naphtali, said on telephone that there is no security presence in the area as many residents are running to Nasawara Eggon town for safety.
Nasarawa, like neighbouring Plateau and Benue States, has witnessed several ethno-religious clashes leading to the death of hundreds of people.
New Mail.