Burkina Faso Terrorist Attack: Stop sharing footage of burnt bodies – Interior Minister

The Minister of Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has urged the public to desist from circulating distressing images and videos showing the charred remains of victims following a terrorist attack on a truck conveying Ghanaian tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso.

Speaking in an interview on Citi FM on February 16, 2026, the Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak expressed sympathies to the families who lost loved ones.

He indicated that efforts are ongoing to evacuate survivors from the affected enclave, explaining that some families are yet to receive official confirmation about the fate of their relatives.

According to him, authorities in Burkina Faso have already buried the deceased in line with public health and security considerations, with the consent of the Government of Ghana.

Interior minister details tragic attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso

He explained that before the burial, DNA samples were collected to allow for proper identification and to ensure that families can be accurately informed.

“Unfortunately, on Saturday, our compatriots travelling through Titao were caught in a violent confrontation between extremists and Burkina Faso’s armed forces. 18 Ghanaian tomato traders were affected, 10 men and eight women. The attackers forced the women off the trucks and opened fire indiscriminately.

“Several individuals, including the drivers, died instantly, and the trucks were set ablaze, leaving the bodies burnt beyond recognition.

“Families of the victims are uncertain. Sharing footage of burnt bodies is not only insensitive but also adds to their trauma. I plead with everyone to stop circulating these images and put themselves in the shoes of the grieving families,” he said.

The minister further disclosed that although the attack claimed many lives, some of the traders survived the ordeal. Three men and one woman suffered severe burns and are currently receiving medical care, while seven other women escaped with less critical injuries and are said to be in stable condition.

He went on to say that plans are being finalised to relocate the injured to Ouagadougou, where Ghana’s diplomatic mission will coordinate assistance and provide the necessary support as government works to manage the aftermath of the incident.

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