Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that the bodies of seven Ghanaians who were killed by terrorists at Titao, a town in northern Burkina Faso, have been laid to rest.
He says measures are in place to evacuate the surviving victims of the attack. According to him, the bodies of the deceased were burnt beyond recognition and had begun decomposing, compelling authorities to proceed with burial arrangements in Burkina Faso.
“The seven bodies have been burnt beyond recognition. As at yesterday [Sunday, February 15], we agreed they had begun decomposing and had to be buried,” he said on Joy FM on Monday, February 16, 2026.
He explained that government’s diplomatic mission was expected to be present at the internment but could not turn up because of the volatile security situation which prevented safe travel to the area.
“So the Burkina Faso authorities told us [Ghanaians] that they would bury them at 10 a.m today. But our women who are not really injured can go and witness and take as many pictures as possible,” he added.
The Minister explained further that the Burkinabe military was working to create a safe passage for the injured and uninjured survivors to Ghana’s mission in Ouagadougou, after which arrangements will be made to transport them home safely.
The victims were part of a group of 18 Ghanaian tomato traders and truck drivers who were caught in the deadly attack on Saturday, February 14. The incident left seven people dead and several others injured.
Muntaka says three men sustained injuries in the attack, with one woman in critical condition.
“And the sad thing is that we lost seven of our men. Three of them got injured. One woman was critically injured, and others were not badly injured,” he said.
Interior Ministry confirms terrorist attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso
