Seven Ghanaian Traders Killed in Burkina Faso Terror Attack Buried

The bodies of seven Ghanaian traders who were killed in a terrorist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, have been laid to rest as the Government of Ghana steps up efforts to evacuate surviving victims.

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, disclosed this in an interview on JOY FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, February 16.

He said the remains of the deceased were burnt beyond recognition and had begun decomposing, compelling authorities to proceed with burial arrangements in Burkina Faso.

“The seven bodies had been burnt beyond recognition. As of yesterday, we agreed they had begun decomposing and had to be buried,” the Minister stated.

According to him, the government had hoped Ghana’s diplomatic mission would be present to witness the burial. However, the deteriorating security situation in the area made it unsafe for officials to travel there.

He explained that the Burkina Faso authorities informed Ghanaian officials that the burial would take place at 10 a.m., adding that some of the Ghanaian women who were not seriously injured were allowed to attend and document the process.

Mr. Mubarak further revealed that Burkina Faso’s military is working to establish a secure corridor to enable the safe transport of both injured and uninjured survivors to Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Ouagadougou. From there, arrangements will be made to repatriate them to Ghana.

The victims were among a group of 18 Ghanaian tomato traders and truck drivers caught in the deadly attack in Titao last Saturday. The incident claimed seven lives and left several others injured.

Providing an update on the survivors, the Interior Minister said three men sustained injuries, while one woman remains in critical condition. Others, he noted, suffered minor injuries.

 

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