Pobé Mengao attack

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On 28 October 2019, Islamists 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[]

  1. ^ "Sixteen killed in Burkina Faso in suspected jihadist attack". Reuters. October 28, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Reuters (2019-10-29). "16 shot dead in jihadist attack in Burkina Faso". New Strait Times. Retrieved 2021-12-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Extremist attacks in northern Burkina Faso kill at least 19". AP News. October 28, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "16 killed in Burkina Faso terror attack". Premium Times. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2021-12-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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