Unknown gunmen have killed at least 5 female workers of the Kandahar airport in Kandahar city earlier today, local officials have said.

The incident took place in the vicinity of the city as they were travelling towards the airport for their routine work.

According to reports, the female workers were performing security duties in the airport and belonged to a private security company.

Provincial governor’s spokesman Samim Khpolwak confirmed the incident and said the driver of the female workers was also shot dead. No group has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.