While in operation in Ouanobé, in the province of Sanmatenga, a team from the special intervention unit of the gendarmerie fell into an ambush on Thursday, May 5. The gendarmes repelled a hundred heavily armed assailants. Twenty jihadists were neutralized, motorcycles and a large batch of weapons recovered. Since the announcement of the attack, many Internet users have praised the courage of these Burkinabè soldiers in this fight against terrorism.
With our correspondent in Ouagadougou, Yaya Boudani
Pascal Doye, previously a member of the gendarmerie’s special intervention unit, one of the forces on the front line in the fight against terrorism, is the face of these fallen soldiers. His photos accompanied by messages that praise his bravery and dedication have flooded social networks.
” He was a warrior! The truth ! And this man died in battle in the name of the Fatherland “, writes a user. ” You leave with arms in hand. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice rendered to the nation adds André Kiendrebeogo. Just like him, there are many soldiers, gendarmes, police officers or civilians who died in this fight against terrorism. ” Rest in peace, you who for the fatherland gave your life ! “said Alain Traoré for his part.
Tribute from the President of the Transition
In his message, the President of the Transition, Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba paid tribute to the five gendarmes. ” The gendarmes have shown exemplary bravery which should inspire every Burkinabè “, can we read in his message. ” Like these heroes, we will always assume our commitment by relentlessly tracking down those who only understand the language of violence. faith of Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba.
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