In Burkina Faso, a new attack targeted the armed forces on Saturday October 29 in the east of the country. A convoy traveling to Natiaboani, located 45 km south of Fada N’Gourma was the target of this attack, which killed at least 13 soldiers, according to a provisional report from security sources. The reinforcements are on site for the raking.
With our correspondent in Ouagadougou, Yaya Boudani
This new attack takes place in the afternoon of Saturday. The soldiers had left Fada N’Gourma and went to Natiaboani for succession. According to a source on site, civilians and volunteers for the defense of the homeland – civilian auxiliaries – were part of the convoy and were the target of an attack in the locality of Kikideni.
” The alert was given by the soldiers on the spot who asked for air support “, assures a source in the capital. ” We are in shock “says a resident of the region.
The attackers wore the same types of outfits as the Burkinabè soldiers: “ They came in the leopard outfit, the endowment of Burkinabe soldiers “, assures our source. ” They merged into the convoy and left with equipment “says a security source.
” It’s part of their modus operandi. As soon as the rainy season ends, armed terrorist groups intensify ambushes against the armed forces “Said a specialist who follows the movements of these armed groups.
► To read also: Burkina Faso: Prime Minister Tambela forms his government