At least three policemen have been killed after terrorists suspected to be Fulani launched early hours attack in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Saturday.
Local sources said Damba division came under attack around 2am.
Another source said the officers were on night patrol when they were ambushed by bandits.
The source added that the patrol van was riddled with bullets during the attack.
The latest incident reflects the escalating attacks in Zamfara, North East of Nigeria.
Gunmen had reportedly killed 20 people after ambushing a convoy of traders travelling under military escort in Zamfara State.
In another recent incident, four soldiers, three police officers and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were among those killed alongside 12 civilians.
The traders were heading to Nasarawa market in Bukkuyum LGA from Gwashi when they were attacked.
Zamfara State has continued to witness repeated attacks by heavily armed gangs, known as bandits, who raid villages, abduct residents for ransom and rustle livestock.
