A chief in Yiidana and his son have been killed. They were attacked at their home late at night.
The incident happened in the Gushegu Municipality in the Northern Region. This violence has brought back a chieftaincy dispute that has lasted for nearly four years.
Three gunmen are said to have carried out the attack. They targeted the chief's family residence.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Gushegu, Abdul Hafiz Adam, confirmed the attack.
The exact motive for the killings is under investigation.
Authorities are working to restore calm and investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The ongoing chieftaincy dispute has caused instability in the area.
Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.