At least seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed in a terrorist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The traders, who were on a supply lorry, were targeted by the Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM.
The attack, which also left several others injured, has sparked concern among Ghanaian officials and traders.
Ghana’s Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, confirmed the deaths, stating that the victims were “burnt beyond recognition” and that DNA testing is underway to identify the bodies.
The minister also said that some Ghanaian survivors would be asked to help with the burial process.
The attack is part of a recent spate of Islamist violence in northern and eastern Burkina Faso, which has claimed dozens of lives.
The Burkinabè authorities have promised to provide military assistance to create a safe passage for the surviving Ghanaians.
The tomato and onion truck drivers’ association has called for enhanced safety measures for traders who travel to countries like Burkina Faso to purchase produce.
