At least seven Ghanaian nationals have reportedly been killed in a terrorist attack targeting tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso.

The incident is said to have occurred in the town of Titao on Saturday, February 14, 2026, when armed militants attacked trucks transporting tomatoes. The victims were reportedly Ghanaian male traders and drivers who were part of the convoy.

Men reportedly targeted

According to accounts circulating on social media, the attackers spared the female traders but shot the male passengers. The information was first shared by journalist Alhaji Gbangbanku, who reported the incident before an official statement was issued by authorities.

The journalist alleged that the militant group Jama’at Nasr al‑Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) carried out the attack and set several trucks ablaze after the assault.

Images shared online from the scene showed burned vehicles and the charred remains of some victims.

Drivers’ association confirms attack

The President of the Tomato and Onion Truck Drivers Association, Eric Tuffour, also confirmed the attack in an interview with JoyNews, although he did not provide a specific death toll.

According to him, the attackers targeted the trucks because they suspected their enemies were among the passengers.

“What actually happened was that the terrorists suspected that some of their enemies had entered the country, and our vehicle was in the town at the time.
They shot the male passengers, leaving the female passengers unharmed. All the men who were seated on top of the vehicle were shot dead,” he said.

Tuffour added that one of the drivers attempted to hide inside his vehicle, but the attackers later set it on fire.

Government response

International news agency Agence France‑Presse (AFP) also confirmed that fatalities occurred during the attack.

In a statement issued on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Ghana’s Ministry of the Interior said the country’s embassy in Burkina Faso is working with local authorities to visit the scene, gather details, and assist in identifying affected citizens.

Officials say further updates will be provided once the verification process is complete.


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