6 Christians killed in attack on church in Burkina Faso
6 Christians killed in attack on church in Burkina Faso At least six people lost their lives and dozens of others were injured after motorbike-borne assailants attacked a Protestant church in Burkina Faso in West Africa. The attackers reportedly arrived on seven motorbikes at the end of Sunday's service. They killed the pastor, two of his sons and three other worshippers. Two people were reported missing after the attack. Also Read: Navy deployed strategic assets on operational deployment after Pulwama attack According to an eye-witness, "The attack happened around 1 pm just as the faithful were leaving the church at the end of the service. The attackers were on motorbikes. They fired in the air before aiming at the members of the congregation.” According to government spokesman Remy Fulgance Dandjinou, this was the first attack on a church since sectarian violence erupted in the African country. Also Read: SAD describes Cong election manifesto as launch of new project to cheat the people It is not known if any group claimed any responsibility for the attack. West Africa Project Director at International Crisis Group, Rinaldo Depagne, said, "Armed groups...have every interest in troubling or going against the good understanding between religions. We have observed this strategy in other countries in the region and in the world." -PTC NEWS Also Watch:
