GAF evacuates injured traders from Burkina Faso following terrorist attack

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has successfully evacuated three Ghanaian traders who were injured in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, the evacuation was part of a coordinated humanitarian and security mission by the Ghanaian government to provide assistance and ensure the safety of its citizens in the wake of the attack.

The mission, executed by the Ghana Air Force on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, saw the injured traders flown back to Ghana for urgent medical care. Upon arrival, the victims were immediately conveyed to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for further medical assessment and treatment.

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The evacuation reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad, particularly in regions affected by terrorism and conflict.

The coordinated operation involved various arms of the government, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the Ministry of Defence, and the Ghana Armed Forces, all working in tandem to ensure a swift and safe extraction of the injured traders.

The GAF also expressed deep sympathy for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic attack.

“The Ghana Armed Forces extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased, and wishes the injured a speedy recovery,” the statement read.