On 28 October, 2019, Islamists[who?] shot 16 civilians dead in Pobe Mengao, Burkina Faso after they refused to help the gunmen buy weapons.[1][2]
During the incident, the rebels looted shops, stealing several vehicles from store owners. It was part of a broader campaign by Islamist rebels in the country.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Sixteen killed in Burkina Faso in suspected jihadist attack". Reuters. October 28, 2019.
- ^ "16 shot dead in jihadist attack in Burkina Faso". New Straits Times. Reuters. 2019-10-29. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "Extremist attacks in northern Burkina Faso kill at least 19". AP News. October 28, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ "16 killed in Burkina Faso terror attack". Premium Times. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2021-12-23.