roulettey8|12 killed in terrorist attack in Benin

COTONOUroulettey8, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Twelve people were killed in a terrorist attack in the W National Park in north Benin overnight Thursday to Friday, the park management said Saturday.

A total of 12 people were killed by a group of unidentified armed individuals near the Mekrou River in the park, according to a statement issued by African Parks, a non-profit group that manages the park.

Among those killed were five African Parks rangers and seven members of the Beninese armed forces, it said.

No group has so far claimed responsibility.■