Burkina Faso detains, questions several people after attack
They were among at least 28 people killed when al-Qaida linked terrorists stormed a hotel and cafe in the African country’s capital Ouagadougou late Friday.
The Quebec government confirmed the six people killed were from the French-speaking Canadian province.
Four of the dead were from the same family: Yves Carrier, his wife Gladys Chamberland, their adult son Charlelie Carrier and Yves’ adult daughter, Maude Carrier.
Six Canadians killed by Islamist militants in Burkina Faso were doing humanitarian work, according to Canadian media.
The authorities in Burkina Faso have already said that the bodies of three assailants had been identified.
A statement issued by Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs offered condolences to the bereaved and condemned the killings.
Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Ouagadougou was not considered to be a high risk destination and Leila was being supported by colleagues from our national offices in Burkina Faso during her assignment and accompanied by Mahamadi, a Burkinabe national. The group is based in the Sahara Desert between Mali, Niger and Algeria.
However, several witnesses said they saw more than three attackers and a manhunt is still underway for accomplices.
A soldier stands guard outside the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Monday, Jan. 18, 20 …