Thirteen villagers were on Friday killed at Karekuka Village in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State allegedly by terrorists.
Taraba, North Central has been a haven of terrorist (Bandits) attacks in recent times with scores of locals reportedly killed in brutal circumstances.
Among the 13 persons killed on Friday were six local security outfits, otherwise called vigilantes.
Many others reportedly sustained injuries as the gunmen opened fire on villagers.
Channels TV quoted a source as saying that the vigilantes also killed six members of the terrorist group.
Police spokesperson in Taraba State confirmed the attack on Karekuka Village and further said that efforts were in top gear to restore normalcy.
He added that officers have been drafted to the scene to convey the corpses to a nearby morgue as investigations commence.