The Ministry of the Interior and National Security has confirmed reports of a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso involving a truck transporting Ghanaian tomato traders.
In a press release issued to media houses and signed by the Minister for the Interior and National Security, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the government described the development as disturbing. The incident reportedly occurred in Titao on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
According to the statement, the truck carrying the Ghanaian traders was caught in the attack, raising serious concerns about the safety and welfare of those on board.
“The Government of Ghana has received disturbing information from Burkina Faso of a truck carrying tomato traders from Ghana, which was caught in a terrorist attack in Titao,” the release stated.
The Ministry further indicated that Ghana’s Embassy in Burkina Faso has begun engaging with local authorities to obtain detailed information and verify the identities of any Ghanaians affected by the incident.
“The Ghana Embassy in Burkina Faso is liaising with officials of Burkina Faso to visit the attack site for details and identification of Ghanaians caught in the attack,” the statement added.
Government officials assured the public that further updates would be provided as more information becomes available.
The incident comes amid heightened security concerns in parts of the Sahel region, where terrorist attacks have become increasingly frequent in recent years, posing significant risks to cross-border trade and civilian movement.
