According to reports, President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso averted an assassination attempt on Thursday night, which has been called a highly sensitive and concerning development.
Sources close to the government confirmed the incident, which took place during a routine movement in the capital city, Ouagadougou.
Though official details remain limited, it has been gathered that unknown assailants targeted the president.
However, swift intervention by security operatives is said to have stopped the attack before it could escalate.
The president was reportedly unharmed, and an investigation is currently underway to identify those behind the plot.
This is not the first threat faced by President Traore, a military officer who gained national attention after taking power through a coup in September 2022.
Since then, he has become a key figure in Burkina Faso’s turbulent political landscape, which continues to be shaken by insecurity and internal unrest.
The latest attack highlights the fragile security situation in the country.
The motive behind this particular incident remains unclear, but the ongoing wave of unrest has left citizens increasingly anxious.
As a source close to the presidency revealed, “Traore, a military officer who rose to prominence after leading a coup in September 2022, has faced persistent threats to his rule amid Burkina Faso’s ongoing struggle with insurgency and political instability.”
Moreover, the incident has raised further concerns over the effectiveness of national security, as several factions within the country are believed to oppose Traore’s rule.
Some of these groups include radical insurgents and political forces dissatisfied with the direction of the current administration.
At the time of filing this report, no formal statement had been released by the presidential office.
However, security officials have promised a thorough probe, stressing the need to remain calm.
