Burkina Faso continues to struggle with controlling jihadists activities as the latter ambushed and killed 15 soldiers along with 11 civilians in their latest terrorist act.
The ambush occurred in the northern part of the country as soldiers from the Marcoye military camp was en route to respond to an attack on the town of Tokabanjo on Wednesday.
Authorities say the jihadists also lost “dozens” of their fighters in the ensuing battle. The area is said to be currently under the control of the military reinforcement unit.
The gruesome attack yesterday marred what was planned to be a joyful Independence Day celebration today as Burkina Faso marks 61 years of independence from France.
DNT News with correspondence reports from Julius Ouya, Ouagadougou, BF.
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