President John Dramani Mahama has responded to the tragic demise of Ghanaian tomato traders who fell victim to terrorist activities in Burkina Faso.
He characterised the incident as a disturbing manifestation of escalating insecurity within the subregion.
During the Ghana Tree Crop Investment Summit in Accra on February 17, the President expressed deep concern regarding the perils encountered by cross-border traders and the broader implications of regional instability on economic and social integration.
He acknowledged the efforts of the Ghana Armed Forces in facilitating the return of survivors to receive medical attention.
“And unfortunately, we lost a number of our compatriots. Thankfully, there are a few survivors. The Ghana Army is arranging to medevac them from Burkina Faso so that those who are injured can continue to receive treatment here in Ghana.
“On behalf of the government and the people, we express our condolences to the families of those who were either killed or injured,” he said, extending sympathy and support to the affected families.
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has confirmed that seven traders were killed in a terrorist attack on Saturday, February 14.
According to him, bodies of the deceased have since been buried by Burkina Faso authorities with approval from the Government of Ghana.
He further stated that DNA samples were collected prior to burial to facilitate accurate identification and subsequent family notification.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
