Ivorian soldier killed in armed attack on border with Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - An Ivorian soldier was killed in an attack carried out by unidentified armed individuals on Monday evening, at around 9pm, in the locality of Tougbo, located in the department of Bouna and bordering Burkina Faso.
This was announced by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire, Lassina Doumbia, on Tuesday in a statement.
The detachment of the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire went to the scene immediately and repelled the enemy, he said.
No civilian casualties were reported in this attack. The military combing operations are continuing on the ground with the arrival of reinforcements dispatched to the area, said the Chief of Staff .
He offered his condolences to the family of the deceased soldier, while praising the prompt reaction of the soldiers as well as their courage and determination.
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