Ghanaian tomato traders have issued a strong warning to drivers and market operators. They are asked to be careful on routes leading into northern Burkina Faso.
This warning follows a deadly terror attack that happened earlier in February. Several Ghanaian traders were killed in that attack.
Nana Tuffuor, who leads the Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association, spoke about the dangers. GhanaCrimes confirmed his statements.
Many towns in the affected area are now considered highly dangerous. The association is working to protect its members and their goods.
The traders depend on these cross-border routes for their business. They transport tomatoes between Ghana and Burkina Faso.
The association is exploring safer alternatives for transporting goods. They are also working with authorities to address the security concerns.
The aim is to keep drivers and other market operators safe. Their lives are at risk on these specific routes.
Families of the victims are still mourning their loss. The trading community remains shaken by the incident.