A priest and five worshippers were killed after a Catholic church in Dablo , Burkina Faso , was attacked by between 20 and 50 armed assailants , reportedly linked to extreme Islamist groups . Beyond the grief of the affected families and the wider community, Zongo told the AFP the town is gripped with fear. It was the third attack in as many days in the country , following deadly attacks in Gao and Silgadji , but no one has yet claimed responsibility . Burkina Faso and neighboring Niger , Chad and Mali , supported by French and Algerian forces , are working to eradicate extremist networks .
A priest and five worshippers were killed after a Catholic church in Dablo , Burkina Faso , was attacked by between 20 and 50 armed assailants , reportedly linked to extreme Islamist groups . It was the third attack in as many days in the country , following deadly attacks in Gao and Silgadji , but no one has yet claimed responsibility . Burkina Faso and neighboring Niger , Chad and Mali , supported by French and Algerian forces , are working to eradicate extremist networks .