No fewer than 12 people were killed in an attack in Ecuador's coastal province of Manabi.
The police disclosed this on Friday, saying the attack took place overnight at a cockfighting ring, a venue where people gather to watch rooster fights.
According to the police, there were also injured individuals who were taken to the health centers, but did not specify how many.
The police added that investigation units were at the scene working to gather information and identify the perpetrators.
