Two persons were killed and one wounded when gunmen struck in Mubi, Adamawa State.
The attack was carried out on Sunday.
The Commissioner, Adamawa State Police Command, Mark Idakwo, confirmed the incident.
The attack was said to have been carried out in Sabon-Layi area of Mubi.
Idakwo said the attackers, six in number, fled successfully.
He, however, appealed to members of the public with information on the attackers to assist the police in tracking them down.
They attack was reportedly carried out at about 8pm.