Nigeria, April 7 -- Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed at least 13 vigilante members in Morai, a village in the Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The attack reportedly occurred on Sunday after the vigilantes received an intelligence report about a potential raid and took positions in the bush to ambush the assailants.

However, the vigilante-planned ambush failed, a resident, Alhaji Augie, told Channels TV.

"Unfortunately, they didn't realise the terrorists had already encircled them," Mr Augie said.

"As the vigilantes moved to engage, the attackers opened fire, killing at least 13 of them instantly. The village where it happened is only about three kilometres from ours," Mr Augie added.

He said the attackers had want...