Government to cover bills of survivors in deadly Burkina Faso attack

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, February 18, visited two victims of the Burkina Faso terrorist attack who are currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.

The survivors were among a group of Ghanaian tomato traders travelling on a truck that was ambushed by armed bandits.

The attackers reportedly lined up the men on board, massacred them and set the vehicle ablaze.

President Mahama, accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, commiserated with the victims and assured them that their medical bills would be absorbed by the government.

The President had earlier been in Takoradi on official assignment but proceeded directly to the hospital upon landing in Accra to engage the victims and obtain first-hand information on the incident.

Seven Ghanaians killed in the attack have since been buried. The survivors were transported back to Ghana by the Ghana Armed Forces.

Authorities said all affected persons are undergoing counselling and receiving the necessary support, while those who sustained injuries continue to receive medical treatment.