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President John Dramani Mahama Visits Survivors of Burkina Faso Terror Attack in Accra

President John Dramani Mahama visited two Ghanaian tomato traders recovering at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra after a deadly terrorist attack in Burkina Faso, assuring them that the government will cover all medical expenses.

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  • President John Dramani Mahama visited two survivors of a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso, currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.
  • The president assured the injured Ghanaian tomato traders that the government will cover all their medical bills
  • Seven other traders were killed in the ambush, and the survivors were safely brought home by the Ghana Armed Forces

President John Dramani Mahama visited two survivors of Saturday’s terrorist attack in Burkina Faso, who are currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.

The victims, Ghanaian tomato traders, were aboard a truck ambushed by armed assailants in northern Burkina Faso.

Accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, President Mahama offered his condolences and assured the survivors that the government would cover their medical expenses.

Earlier in the day, the president had attended the Minerals Commission’s Local Content Summit in Takoradi, and proceeded directly from the airport to the hospital to see the injured traders.

Seven other Ghanaian traders lost their lives in the attack and have since been laid to rest. The survivors were safely brought home by the Ghana Armed Forces.

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