Nigeria, Aug. 8 -- At least five persons including police officers have reportedly killed, following a fresh attack on Babanla community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state.

The attack which occurred on Friday after also left many injured, causing a serious security threat in the community.

An eyewitnesses of the account said that the incident happened during a routine meeting of the community's vigilante group.

According to the reports, the armed attackers reportedly targeted the local police station, attempted to loot grocery shops and a hotel, and fired indiscriminately, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety.

In a swift response, the Nigerian Army was said to have repelled the attackers and mounting a...