The ministry has identified individuals engaging in covert observations of public administrations, military barracks, hospitals, and other critical locations under the guise of begging or street vending. These individuals are believed to be acting with malicious intent.
To address this threat, the ministry has urged the population to remain vigilant and avoid these areas. Strict measures have been implemented by the public security forces to prevent and disrupt such activities.
This warning comes in the wake of a recent deadly attack in Barsolgho, which claimed the lives of civilians. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims claimed responsibility for the attack, while the government condemned it as a “massacre.”
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Burkina Faso, which has been battling a jihadist insurgency for nearly a decade. Ouagadougou, the capital city, has been the target of several attacks in recent years, underscoring the growing threat posed by extremist groups.