Suspected bandits have attacked Kakangi Ward in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State killing four local vigilantes and a mobile policeman in the area.
The incident happened on Sunday afternoon while the locals were working at their farms.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer ASP Mansir Hassan who confirmed the incident said three local vigilantes and a Mopol were killed during the encounter with the bandits.
According to him, several bandits were also neutralized and others escaped with bullets wounds.