Elizabeth, a survivor of the recent Burkina Faso Terrorist attack, has shared an account of the ordeal faced by the Ghanaian tomato traders.
She recounted the moments of the ambush, detailing her miraculous survival and the circumstances surrounding the group’s only male survivor.
According to Elizabeth, the life of the sole male survivor out of six men was spared as the women in the group acted instinctively to shield him during the chaos.
She detailed that they were reassured by a local leader that the fighting involved rival armed groups who were French; however, the attackers stormed the area and opened fire.
Elizabeth explained that it was indeed common for them to meet these armed groups on their trading trips, adding that they were always spared and had no anticipation of an attack.
According to her, several men were shot at close range, adding that she narrowly escaped execution after one member of the armed group repeatedly intervened, stopping another from shooting her and the women with her.
Elizabeth, breaking down in tear added that from a distance, they watched helplessly as some of their colleagues lay injured near their truck, begging for help.
She also recalled how the throats of the injured were slit.
“Between 5 and 7 AM, we heard gunshots and explosions. The driver got scared and tried to move us away.”
“They made us form a queue and began praying and chanting Allahu Akbar before pointing their guns at us,” she recalled.
Some X users reacting to the news stated, “All this is happening in Burkina Faso, but you see the media propaganda of Traore’s good work????
In the same way, this blogger and others are refusing to uphold unbiased reportage after fame”.
“This woman needs a thorough Psychological counselling. I’m afraid this trauma may live with her forever”, a netizen added.
Meanwhile, 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”.
Watch the video below:
Elizabeth, a survivor of the recent tragic attack in Burkina Faso, shares an account of the ordeal faced by her trade group.
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Recounting the moments of the ambush, she detailed her miraculous survival and the circumstances surrounding the group’s only male survivor.
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