22 killed in an attack on convoy of traders in Burkina Faso

The incident happened while a caravan of merchants was moving in Burkina Faso between cities of “Ohigua” and “Tito”, north of Burkina Faso.

Police said the convoy was ambushed by armed men.

According to local media reports, one of the prominent figures in the area was among those killed.

No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.

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