Seven Ghanaian tomato traders who survived the February 14, 2026, terrorist attack in Burkina Faso have been received back home by the Upper East Regional Security Council.
They were escorted by Burkinabe security officials to the border town of Paga.
Two other victims who sustained critical injuries have been flown to Accra to continue receiving medical treatment.
However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the death toll of Ghanaians killed in the February 14, 2026, attack has risen to eight.
According to the Ministry, the attack is believed to have been carried out by suspected jihadist militants, which claimed the lives of eight members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association conducting legitimate business.
In a social media post on X, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa revealed that the Government of Ghana has also issued travel guidelines for Ghanaian travellers.
He wrote, “Government provides further update and new travel guidelines in the aftermath of the terror attack in Burkina Faso, which claimed Ghanaian lives:
8 Ghanaians have now died;
Ghana strongly condemns and denounces terrorism and all forms of violent extremism;
On President Mahama’s instruction, all injured Ghanaians are to be evacuated by medevac today.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs outlines new travel guidelines for Ghanaian travellers.
Our embassies and high commissions in high-risk jurisdictions are on high consular alert.
We extend our deepest condolences to all bereaved families and loved ones”.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has finally broken his silence following the killing of seven Ghanaian tomato traders in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso on Saturday, February 14.
John Mahama expressed his deep regret over the killing of Ghanaian tomato traders, noting the rising insecurity in the subregion.
According to Mahama, GAF is arranging a medical evacuation for Ghanaians injured in Burkina Faso so that they can continue to receive treatment in Ghana.
President Mahama, on behalf of the government and the Ghanaian people, sent his condolences to the families of those who were either killed or injured.
Speaking at the Ghana Tree Crop Investment Summit in Accra on Tuesday, February 17, President Mahama stated, “And unfortunately, we lost a number of our compatriots. Thankfully, there are a few survivors. The Ghana Army is arranging to medevac them from Burkina Faso so that those who are injured can continue to receive treatment here in Ghana.
“On behalf of the government and the people, we express our condolences to the families of those who were either killed or injured,” he said, extending sympathy and support to the affected families.
President Mahama further stressed the dangers faced by cross-border traders and the broader threats that regional instability poses to economic and social integration.
See the post below:
Government provides further update and new travel guidelines in the aftermath of the terror attack in Burkina Faso which claimed Ghanaian lives:
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) February 17, 2026
8 Ghanaians have now died;
Ghana strongly condemns and denounces terrorism, and all forms of violent extremism;
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