Title: Burkina Faso: Deadly attack in the central-eastern region
Introduction :
In Burkina Faso, a terrorist attack in the central-eastern region, bordering Togo, caused the death of at least 22 people. The attack targeted traders returning from the Cinkansé market, on the Cinkansé-Bittou axis, on the evening of Sunday August 6. Armed men intercepted the traders and carried out barbaric acts, also targeting several vehicles and burning their goods. This tragedy once again raises the question of security in the region.
Development :
The traders were returning from the Cinkansé market, located on the border with Togo, when they were targeted by armed men in the locality of Noaho, near the commune of Bittou. Security sources deplored the loss of human lives during this extremely violent terrorist attack. The bodies of the victims were transported to the morgue of the Tenkodogo regional hospital center.
In addition to the loss of life, several injuries were recorded during this attack. They were evacuated to Bittou and Cinkansé hospitals to receive appropriate care. At the same time, around ten vehicles, including buses and trucks transporting goods, were set on fire by the attackers. The latter also stole two barrels containing gasoline, thus adding an act of looting to their act of violence.
This attack highlights the need to improve security measures in the east-central region of Burkina Faso. Local and national authorities must redouble their efforts to ensure the safety of populations and prevent such tragedies. It is also crucial to strengthen coordination with neighboring countries, notably Togo, in order to effectively combat armed groups operating in the region.
Conclusion :
The deadly attack in the east-central region of Burkina Faso is a sad reality that highlights the security challenges facing the country. This underlines the importance of a concerted and coordinated response from national and regional authorities to combat terrorism and guarantee the security of populations. It is essential to support efforts to strengthen security capabilities and promote cooperation among countries in the region to prevent such attacks in the future.