Police had previously confirmed that four shooters were neutralized and three more attackers killed in the incident. Approximately 50 people were injured in the attacks, according to Reuters, which cites government spokesman Remi Dandjinou. The dead include two paramilitary gendarmes, who were killed defending the French embassy, said Dandjinou while speaking on national television.
A number of locations were targeted in the capital of the West African nation on Friday, including Ouagadougou’s French embassy, nearby army headquarters and prime minister’s office, by suspected Islamic extremists.
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Gunfire and an explosion have been heard near the army headquarters and the French embassy in the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, BBC reported.
Witnesses have reported seeing armed men getting out of a car and opening fire.
Pictures from the scene showed a cloud of black smoke rising into the sky. It is not yet clear who is behind the attack.
"An attack is under way," the French ambassador tweeted.
The national police have issued a statement saying special forces are in action.
The US embassy in the city has advised people to seek shelter.
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