The National President of the Tomato and Onion Truck Drivers Association has disclosed that approximately eight Ghanaians lost their lives following an attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso.
According to Eric Tuffour, the death toll could exceed eight, based on current information.
Speaking exclusively on Nyankonton Nu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, he stated that these individuals were either shot or burnt alive by armed terrorists.
He recounted that the attacked vehicle was intercepted by terrorists who demanded all passengers disembark, separating the women before firing unprovoked shots at the men.
Those who refused to disembark were found hiding at the back of the car loaded with tomatoes and subsequently shot.
The driver and his mate, who locked themselves in the car, were shot multiple times before the truck was set ablaze.
This disclosure comes after Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak confirmed reports of an assault on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso, without disclosing any fatalities.
The minister stated that the traders were caught in a terrorist attack on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and that the Ghanaian Embassy in Burkina Faso is working with local authorities to facilitate a visit to the attack site, with further details to be provided later.
However, Eric Tuffour confirmed that eight people have so far been confirmed dead, with the possibility of the number being higher.
As a result, the Association has suspended all travel to Burkina Faso until further notice, citing the reason for their travel to Burkina Faso as a response to the severe tomato shortage in Ghana.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
