At least 4 killed as Colombia hit with wave of bombings and gun attacks
It was not immediately clear who was behind the attacks, but guerillas who broke away from the once-powerful Farc rebel army are known to operate in that part of Colombia.
The attacks hit Cali – the country's third largest city – and several nearby towns, targeting police stations and other municipal buildings.
The National Police chief, Carlos Fernando Triana, told La FM radio that assailants had attacked targets with car bombs, motorcycle bombs, rifle fire and a suspected drone.
'There are two police officers dead, and a number of members of the public are also dead,' he said.
Police later said at least two civilians were among those killed, and 12 others were injured.
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