Security forces in Burkina Faso’s capital ended an assault today against suspected jihadists who opened fire on a restaurant in a “terrorist attack” that left at least 18 people dead, the Government said.
The attack that began Sunday night in a Turkish restaurant popular with foreigners also left a dozen people injured, while two assailants were later killed, Communications Minister Remis Dandjinou said. It was not clear how many gunmen were involved.
“The operation has ended” but searches are continuing in the Ouagadougou neighbourhood around the restaurant, Dandjinou told a press briefing carried on social media.