A fresh bandit attack in parts of Nigeria has left one person dead while several others were abducted, according to local security reports.

The incident reportedly occurred when armed men stormed a community, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee for safety.

During the attack, one victim was killed while others were taken away by the assailants to an unknown location.

Security operatives have since been deployed to the area, with search-and-rescue operations ongoing to locate the kidnapped victims and track down the perpetrators.

Community leaders have appealed for urgent government intervention, citing rising insecurity and repeated attacks in the region.

Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the incident, but investigations are expected to continue as efforts intensify to restore calm in the affected area.