At least three Soldiers and five villagers have lost their lives following an attack by bandits in Kabasa village of Zamfara State, Nigeria.

The victims were killed while repelling bandits’ attack in Magami District, Gusau Local Government Area of the state.

A source who confirmed the incident to Nigeria based privately owned station, Channels Television on Wednesday said the bandits were engaged in a fight with the people of Kabasa village who came out in their large numbers to protect themselves when the bandits entered their village.

Abdulahi Hassan has more.