The military says at least 65 “terrorists” have been neutralized in the West

The Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces welcomed the move which, according to him, significantly weakens armed terrorist groups in western Burkina Faso. She is a ” meticulously “Specific information is regularly produced and conducted, and we interpret it from the same source.

The army said the 7th Rapid Intervention Battalion attacked several terrorist targets in Kénédougou, Houet and the Cascades region. This action made it possible to “cleanse” many places in the western part of the country, such as Ouangolodougou, Konkala, Bolibana or Diarakorosso.

” The overall balance sheet of various operations shows that more than 65 terrorists have been neutralized “, referring to the Burkinabe army. Large quantities of weapons, explosives, food, vehicles and communication equipment were also seized.

This move, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces, has made it possible to take several measures for the welfare of the people who have been victimized by these armed terrorist groups. People have been resettled in certain areas, and electricity and telephone networks have been restored.

It should also be noted that on Friday, September 1, a policeman and four volunteers fell after fighting against armed groups in Silmiogo, Center-North region. Intervention units of the National Police and volunteers were reinforced following an attack on a volunteer base in the area by armed men. According to the army, a dozen terrorists were neutralized.