Islamist terrorists have massacred more than 150 people – including 22 Christians – during one of the deadliest atrocities in Burkina Faso’s history.

According to local media reports, the residents of the Barsalogho community in central Burkina Faso had been digging defensive trenches to protect themselves against potential terrorist attacks, when more than 100 jihadists arrived on motorcycles and opened fire with automatic weapons on civilians and soldiers alike.

Victims of the massacre on 24 August included women, children and elderly people, reports Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).