The Burkinabe government said Wednesday that 47 people, including 30 civilians, 14 soldiers and three army auxiliaries, were killed in an attack by suspected jihadists on a military convoy escorting civilians in northern Burkina Faso.
“A mixed convoy composed of civilians, elements of the defense and security forces (FDS) and volunteers for the defense of the homeland (VDP) was the target of a terrorist attack 25 km from Gorgadji (North), during which 30 civilians, 14 soldiers and 3 VDP were killed,” announced the Burkinabe Ministry of Communication.
The commune of Gorgadji is located in the Séno province, in northern Burkina Faso, in the so-called three-border zone, which straddles Mali and Niger.
The tri-border area is the region most affected by the violence. Thousands of civilians and soldiers have been killed there. The attack, which also left 19 people wounded, took place “while the security forces and the VDP were on a mission to secure civilians leaving for Arbinda,” according to the government.
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Data source: Africa news