At least 13 civilians were killed and two others injured on Friday night in an attack by gunmen in the Commune of Markoye in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso, according to Xinhua, citing an anonymous security source.

The assailants also stole cattle from the village of Tadaryet in the same commune, Xinhua said.

AFP has reported a higher death toll of 14 people, namely 13 civilians and an army soldier who tried to help.

No group or organization has claimed responsibility yet.  

(With input from Xinhua and AFP)