Nigeria, May 5 -- Armed persons have killed at least 11 members of a vigilante group at Mansur village in Gwana district of Alkaleri Local Government of Bauchi State.

Residents said the attackers also rustled many livestock from the community.

A resident, Abubakar Bello, told PREMIUM TIMES that the victims were members of a vigilante group protecting the community.

The resident said the attackers ambushed the vigilantes, who were patrolling Mansur, Digare, and Yalo farming communities near an oil field in Alkaleri L.G.A.

Mr Bello said the attack caused panic in the farming communities where the people were preparing for the planting season.

The police spokesperson in Bauchi, Ahmed Wakil, said in a statement that the attack occurred a...