Gunmen raid Nigeria village while deputy governor visits

Gunmen in north-western Nigeria have shot dead several members of the security forces, a day after dozens of local self defence volunteers were killed in the same area. 

The deputy governor of Kebbi State, Samaila Yombe Dabai, was in Kanya village at the time of the latest attack on Tuesday. 

He confirmed there had been casualties but gave no details. 

AFP news agency is reporting that at least 19 members of the security forces were killed, including 13 soldiers.

Due to the frequent attacks by armed gangs across northern Nigeria, some communities have formed self defence or vigilante groups. 

On Monday at least 60 of these volunteers were killed by gunmen.

Security forces say they have been bombarding and raiding the forest hideouts of the gunmen.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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