President John Mahama has expressed the government’s condolences to the families of Ghanaian traders killed in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso, as efforts are underway to evacuate those injured.
Speaking in Accra during the opening of the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit & Exhibition at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the President confirmed that a group of traders traveling to Burkina Faso to purchase tomatoes was ambushed by armed insurgents.
“On behalf of the government and people of Ghana, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives or were injured,” President Mahama stated.
He noted that the attack took place while the traders were conducting business in a village, underscoring the growing risks faced by Ghanaian merchants operating near the volatile Sahel region.
“Recently, some traders from Ghana traveled to Burkina Faso to buy tomatoes. They were ambushed in a village while transacting business. Armed insurgents attacked them, and unfortunately, several of our compatriots were killed. Thankfully, a few survived,” he added.
President Mahama assured that the government is taking immediate steps to bring the injured back to Ghana for medical care.
“The Ghana Armed Forces have been activated to facilitate the medical evacuation of the injured so they can continue receiving treatment here in Ghana,” he said.
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