At least five people were killed in a US drone strike in Pakistan’s tribal area near the Afghan border late Friday.

According to AFP, a local government official said the attack targeted a militant compound in Muhammad Khel, a town in North Waziristan.

He said “Initial reports say at least five people were killed and there are fears the toll may go up.”

A security official, who also confirmed the toll, said the drone fired three missiles.

Officials also said the site was used by foreign fighters but the identity of the suspected insurgents killed in the attack was not immediately known.