Burkina Faso : Combat Forces Crush Horde of Terrorists in Falagountou
In Falagountou on Monday, January 22, 2024, a violent assault by terrorist forces on a position held by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) was successfully repelled. The VDP demonstrated courage and determination, forcing the assailants to retreat.
However, the threat was not completely eliminated. In a coordinated operation, aerial assets discreetly tracked the criminals to their wooded hideout in Haïni, located 13 km from the site of the attack. There, a bomb was deployed, neutralizing several terrorists and preventing any attempt at a counteroffensive.
Last Saturday in Lonkosso (Loropéni), the VDP once again demonstrated resilience by suppressing terrorists who had attacked them. Aerial assets were also deployed to reinforce the response.
During the night of Saturday, January 20, to Sunday, January 21, 2024, a group of terrorists attacked the VDP base in Lonkosso. Security forces reacted quickly, crushing the criminals and neutralizing survivors during subsequent sweeps.
However, the terrorists persisted in their threat. On the evening of January 21, 2024, reinforced and eager for revenge, they planned a new attack. Fortunately, aerial assets closely monitored them, successfully striking the first group as they prepared to assault.
The second group, believing they were safe in the woods, was also heavily hit by a missile strike. Only three survivors escaped the flames but were quickly subdued after their escape.
