“A unit of the 12th Commando Infantry Regiment (RIC) on a reconnaissance mission towards Thiou foiled an ambush halfway between Ouahigouya and Thiou (Yatenga province, North region).

The vigilance of the leading elements of the patrol made it possible to detect the enemy device before it took action. This made it possible to defeat the disastrous project.

In all, seven (07) terrorists were neutralized. Weapons, motorcycles and radio sets were also recovered. A sweep was then carried out to secure the area.

The Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces congratulates the elements for this prompt reaction which reinforces the dynamics of victories in progress”, indicates an army press release transmitted Thursday evening to the AIB.

Source: Burkina Information Agency