Thousands of Nigerians are fleeing attacks.

Following a catastrophic attack by gunmen on numerous communities in Nigeria's central Plateau state, officials say more than 4,000 people have left their homes.

Last Sunday, assailants on motorcycles attacked at least four communities, murdering more than 150 people and torching dozens of homes.

Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, a regional MP, told the BBC that the displaced people had migrated to neighboring cities and villages.

MPs urged President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday to send more security soldiers to the region and to build permanent military bases.

Nigeria is grappling with a wave of violence perpetrated by armed gangs, who target unguarded rural villages for ransom killings and kidnappings.