At least five people including a priest have reportedly been killed during a gun attack on a church in Burkina Faso by suspected militants who fled the scene on motorbikes.
The attack happened during Sunday service at approximately midday in the northern town of Silgadji, close to the border with Mali. Celebrant Pierre Ouedraogo, two of his sons and other worshippers were reportedly shot dead in the attack.
The attack comes amid an uptick in alleged jihadist violence in the country: A Catholic priest was kidnapped a month ago and there has been no update on his whereabouts since while on Friday, some five teachers were shot dead in the east of the country.
"Unidentified armed individuals have attacked the Protestant church in Silgadji killing four members of the congregation and the pastor. At least two other people are missing," a security source told AFP.
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Source : RT - Daily news
At least five people including priest killed in Burkina Faso attack - reports
At least five people including priest killed in Burkina Faso attack - reports
