Bandits have killed 13 policemen and three villagers when they attacked Kurar Mota community in Bungudu local government area of Zamfara State.
A security source told 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE that the incident happened on Sunday.
The source said several policemen were also injured in the attack.
He said the assailants invaded Kurar Mota community and attacked the police formation near the township clinic, where they killed 13 policemen.
He added that the gunmen also killed three people in the community before they escaped into the forest.
The source said the bandits had earlier tried to invade Magami community, but were repelled by soldiers.
The state Police Command is yet to issue any statement on the incident.
