Islamic State-backed rebels have killed nearly 40 people during an attack on a church in eastern Congo. LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nearly 40 people were killed Sunday in eastern Congo's Ituri province when rebels stormed a Catholic church during a vigil and opened fire on worshippers, including many women and children.

BBC reported that members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) stormed a church in the town of Komanda, where they shot and killed the worshippers, then looted and set fire to nearby businesses.

Islamic State-backed rebels attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo on Sunday, killing at least 38 people, according to local officials.The ADF, a group that has pledged allegiance to ISIS, stormed the church armed with knives and machetes during a Saturday night service.