Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly killed at least 14 suspected bandits during an ambush in Gora community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The incident occurred late Tuesday night when the suspected bandits allegedly attempted to launch an operation in the community and surrounding areas.

Local sources told journalists on Wednesday that the armed bandits had arrived in large numbers, riding two on each motorcycle, and initially attempted to ambush military operatives.

One of the sources, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said the troops, having received information about the bandits' movements, launched a counter-ambush between Gora and Gidan Barau communities.

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