President John Dramani Mahama has extended his deepest condolences to the families of seven Ghanaian tomato traders who were killed during a terrorist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The President addressed the tragic incident while speaking at the Ghana Tree Crop Investment Summit on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, held at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Details of the Titao Terrorist Attack
The incident occurred when a truck transporting a group of 18 Ghanaian traders was ambushed by suspected Islamist insurgents in the town of Titao.
Fatalities and Injuries: Seven traders were killed in the shooting spree.
Assailants reportedly separated the men from the women before opening fire on the males. Survivors: Three men and one woman survived with injuries, while seven other women escaped the scene unharmed.
Destruction: The attackers burned the victims' bodies beyond recognition along with their truck.
Burial: Due to security concerns preventing Ghanaian officials from reaching the site immediately, the deceased were buried in Burkina Faso on the morning of Monday, February 16, 2026, with the surviving female traders present as witnesses.
Government Response and Evacuation Efforts
Interior and National Security Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak confirmed that the Ghana Embassy in Burkina Faso has been coordinating with local authorities to identify all victims and survivors.
During his speech at the summit, President Mahama announced that the Ghana Armed Forces are making arrangements for the medical evacuation of the injured survivors.
Context: Insecurity in the Sahel
The attack in Titao, located in the Loroum Province, underscores the expanding reach of militant groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, which have increasingly destabilized the Sahel region.
At the summit, President Mahama emphasized that his own experiences as a cocoa farmer help him empathize with the risks and economic challenges faced by agricultural value chain actors.
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