Three policemen were killed while repelling an armed attack on the National Bank of Egypt branch in central Sinai on Monday, a source at the Interior Ministry said.

A group of terrorists attacked the bank and planted five explosive devices in the precincts of the branch, the source added.

Security services of the bank exchanged fire with the terrorists, leaving three policemen dead.

A number of terrorists were also killed in the attack.

A manhunt was launched to arrest the rest of terrorists who fled the scene while sappers continued to comb the area in search for other explosives.

Source: MENA