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Suspected Terrorists Attack Church Kills 24 In Burkina Faso

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Suspect armed terrorists have murdered 24 people and injured atleast 18 during a church service attack in northern Burkina Faso, AFP reports.

In a statement sent to AFP by Colonel Salfo Kabore the attacks on church members happed on Sunday during a weekly service.

“armed terrorists” burst into the village of Pansi, in Yagha province “and attacked the peaceful local population after having identified them and separated them from non-residents”, he said

“The provisional toll is 24 killed, including the pastor… 18 wounded and individuals who were kidnapped,” Kabore added.

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Soldiers from Burkina Faso participate in a simulated raid during the U.S. sponsored Flintlock exercises in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso February 24, 2019. Picture taken February 24, 2019. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

 

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