JNIM militants have taken over a military position in Eastern Burkina Faso.
BY: RAKIYA BACHIROU AND ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE A military position in Diapaga, Tapoa Province, in Burkina Faso's Eastern Region was captured by armed militants from the al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM yesterday. Sources indicate that the attack happened at around 5pm, when the militants overcame the army unit that was stationed in the area. Several weapons were reportedly taken during the assault. It was reported that several weapons were taken during the assault. There is no clear estimate of the number of casualties.