Security official killed in clashes with militants in Tunisia

The National Guard forces killed three militants in the gunfight that took place in the Kasserine province. (File/AFP)

A National Guard official was killed in clashes with militants on Monday in west-central Tunisia, local media reported.

The National Guard forces killed three militants in the gunfight, which took place in the Kasserine province, a security source told .

The clashes occurred during a preventive operation conducted by a unit of the National Guard against the militant group in the region, who are believed to be affiliated to Daesh.