By Our Reporter
OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – Burkina Faso’s Military junta announced that it had foiled what was described as a sophisticated plot to assassinate its military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed the details in a national television broadcast, stating that intelligence services intercepted the operation in its final stages.
He alleged that the plotters had planned to assassinate the head of state and then strike other key institutions, including civilian personalities, alleging that the conspiracy was funded by a neighbouring country.
Sana said authorities uncovered a leaked video in which the plotters discussed their intentions, including assassinating Traoré either at close range or by planting explosives at his residence shortly after 11 PM local time on Saturday, 3 January 2026.
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The conspirators allegedly planned to follow up by targeting other senior military and civilian figures, mobilising soldiers and civilian supporters, and disabling the country’s drone-launch base to prevent foreign intervention.
Sana added that the situation was under control and urged citizens “not to be misled, out of naivety, into dangerous schemes.
