Suicide attack at Taliban commander headquarters, 13 dead

HANGU: A suicide bomber attacked the headquarters of local Taliban commander Mullah Nabi Hanafi in Orakzai Agency, killing at least 13 people and completely destroying the headquarters on early Thursday.

According to the sources, at first the attackers broke into the headquarters and opened fire after which the suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the headquarters.

The dead bodies have been recovered while there are reports of injuries as a result of the assault.

Official sources have not yet confirmed the casualties.