In Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré answered questions from listeners of public radio RTB on Saturday October 5, 2024. He spoke in particular about the attempt at destabilization that his regime recently denounced. According to him, all the plotters will have to bear the consequences. Ibrahim Traoré also wants the extradition of his predecessor, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henry Sandaogo Damiba, currently in exile in Lomé.
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For 80 minutes, the captain Ibrahim Traore answers questions from listeners on the anti-jihadist fight or the political and economic situation. Faced with attempts at destabilization, he now intends to toughen his tone: “ On the plotters, currently, we have spent two years raising awareness, speaking out, warning. People found that we were warning too much, but it was necessary for the Burkinabè to see for themselves how far some Burkinabè can go against the homeland. I’m not going to go into details, everyone will be left to their own devices. »
Among the people that the Burkina Faso recently accused of attempted destabilization, includes the former head of state, lieutenant-colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damibain exile in Togo.
According to Captain Traoré, contacts were made with the Togolese authorities: “ For some time now, there have been proven implications in these destabilizing projects. But the last project which, all the same, was linked to terrorists. We have therefore resumed discussions with the Togolese authorities. I think they too must be shocked and surprised. We’ve already spoken on the phone. We need to see each other physically to talk about a number of topics. Once we do this, you will be located on this question. »
Ibrahim Traoré also returned to the attack at the end of August against the populations of Barsalogho. It was aimed at him, he claims, given the relationships he already had with this commune when he was stationed in the region. “ Responsibilities will be located within a few days […] and the sanctions will fall », Warns the Burkinabè head of state.
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