Government Confirms Attack on Ghanaian Tomato Traders in Burkina Faso
- The Minister for the Interior and National Security has confirmed that some Ghanaian tomato traders have been attacked in Burkina Faso
- According to Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the disturbing incident occured on Saturday, February 14, 2026 while the traders were on the road
- He further stated that investigations are ongoing and every the ministry would relay further information when they receive it
The government has confirmed a terrorist attack on a truck transporting Ghanaian tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso.
A press release issued on Sunday, February 15, 2026 said the information they had received was disturbing.
Source: UGC
The statement which was signed by the Minister for the Interior and National Security, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, indicated that the incident occurred in Titao on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
“The government of Ghana has received disturbing information from Burkina Faso of a truck carrying tomato traders from Ghana, which was caught in a terrorist attack in Titao.”
It added that the vehicle carrying the Ghanaian tomato traders came under attack. The safety of those on board has become a cause of concern.
The Ministry indicated that Ghana’s embassy in Burkina Faso has started engaging local authorities to receive further information and confirm the identities of any Ghanaians affected.
“The Ghana Embassy in Burkina Faso is liaising with officials of Burkina Faso to visit the attack site for details and identification of Ghanaians caught in the attack,” the statement said.
The Interior Minister has pledged to keep the public updated when more information becomes available.
Read the statement below:
Netizens react to Burkina Faso attacks
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the Interior Ministry's statement shared on Facebook. Read them below:
Ernest Boahene Sarpong said:
"It’s painful to hear this. May the souls of those who died in the process rest in peace and may God protect our people alive. If we invested seriously in agriculture, especially tomato production in places like the Upper East, Northern Region, and parts of Bono, our people would not need to risk their lives across borders. Food security is national security."
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Kingsley Mensah wrote:
"Please let's educate our people not to do business with countries they are not safe in especially a terrorists zone."
Seidu Alhaji said:
"Hmmm, Our sisters and Mothers trading in Burkina Faso, May Allah protect them for us."
Abass Suleiman Musah wrote:
"It's high time we produce or grow our own than taking these high risks."
Gideon Adegah said:
"God, please protect them for us."
Yawo Etse Ametepe wrote:
"We have a lot of land to produce tomatoes in Ghana but our politicians hmmmmmm."
Alhaji Aminu said:
"That's right prompt intervention is a always a mark of good leadership. Thumbs up Hon."
Source: Instagram
President Mahama condemns attack on Ghanaian teachers,
In another publicationg, President John Mahama condemned increasing attacks on teachers, calling for swift legal action against perpetrators.
He criticised the handling of a case involving Kade SHS students who assaulted a teacher for stopping exam malpractice.
A viral video showed the teacher being beaten, with charges reportedly dropped after the case was settled out of court.
Source: YEN.com.gh
