While Captain Ibrahim Traoré was on his way to attend the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in Moscow, this happened. His plane was 'terrorised' and ordered to land by American and French fighter planes. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, with a stern resolve, refused to obey, telling his pilot crew to fly on according to the schedule.
This was a very dangerous situation, as no one knew how
these Western fighter pilots would react. Would they shoot down his plane? That
was their worst nightmare scenario.
Just as these Western fighter planes moved in closer,
adopting a very threatening posture, the Russians came to the rescue. Two
Russian Su-57s, fully armed and ready to fire, broke the silence, announcing
that Captain Ibrahim Traoré was under their protection. The implication was
very clear: "Either back off, or we will take you out."
After receiving instructions from their command post, both
the Western aircraft backed down and fled the scene. Captain Ibrahim Traoré was
escorted safely to Moscow.
Why did the West back down? Firstly, there were now
witnesses in the sky who would report the true situation if the West had
proceeded on attacking Captain Ibrahim Traoré's plane. The humiliation and
backlash would have been disastrous for them. Secondly, the Russian Su-57s were
very formidable and advanced planes. They could outperform and outmanoeuvre the
Western planes, which were simply no match for the Russians.
Note: On his return journey to Burkina Faso from Moscow, he
was escorted by 7 Su-57s.
While Captain Ibrahim Traoré was in Russia, the Western
intelligence services of France, America, and Ukraine set about organising a
big insurgency attack on Burkina Faso's northern districts, which took place
three days ago. The number of insurgents involved was huge; it was around 2,000
very heavily armed terrorists, who were organised and their plans coordinated
by their Western masters. The aim was to create maximum chaos and destruction,
therewith setting the stage and giving the West the excuse to intervene
militarily in Burkina Faso, on the excuse of security and democracy.
Captain Ibrahim Traoré had his own plans, which he silently
executed with deadly results. A well-coordinated attack plan, involving the air
force, the military drone ministry, armoured cars and tanks, artillery strikes,
and ground forces, was launched against the insurgents. The insurgents were
lured into a well-set trap, which was sprung very successfully, resulting in
over 1,000 terrorists being killed, about 200 others wounded, and about 500
more who surrendered, while the rest of the insurgents fled the battlefield in
defeat.
This was a spectacular victory on many levels. For one, it
demonstrated that the locals could handle their own security needs. Secondly,
it confirmed once and for all that Africans can plan, coordinate, and execute
large-scale military ventures successfully. It was such a spectacular victory
when compared to the achievements of the mighty French and their sophisticated,
modern armies over the past decades.
The French failed so badly. We now know the reasons why.
They were in fact in cahoots with the very insurgent groups they were supposed
to be fighting against, for they were funding, arming, training, and sharing
military intelligence with these very groups.
The only major victory to their name in the last six months
of their presence in Burkina Faso was their claim that they had managed to kill
the leader of a jihadist insurgent group. This jihadist terrorist was a wanted
man, high on their so-called list for extermination or arrest. He also had a
bounty on his head.
Yet he remained untouchable for decades. Why? Simply because
he was a French-paid agent provocateur and the figurehead leader of the
French-organised jihadist group.
The question begs: Why was he killed? Why did the French
claim credit?
The reason he was killed by the French was this: They
discovered that this person was in contact with the government forces. He was
trying to negotiate a surrender of his group for guarantees on security and
safety of his people, just like a few other groups which had successfully
reached an agreement with the Burkina Faso government.
This surrender, if it was allowed to happen, had
far-reaching negative impact on the French. Both militarily and economically.
The government would have received absolute proof of how the French had been
supporting and managing his group and other insurgent groups in Burkina Faso,
Mali, Nigeria, and elsewhere. Plus, the identity of French intelligence
operatives still operating in Burkina Faso and close by. The money trail that
was used to bribe and buy over traitors and corrupt politicians, etc., would
become exposed.
Thus the decision was taken to kill him, as he was now a
dangerous liability. This leader was lured into a trap by his trusted
subordinates and killed point-blank by the French, who went on to claim a major
coup in their fight against the insurgents.
The people did not buy into this propaganda and started
questioning the French about the timing. It became even more glaring when
French journalists also began to raise questions that the French military and
government found it embarrassing and difficult to answer.
The Burkina Faso government victory over the insurgent group
was indeed remarkable. The high casualty rate among the insurgents practically
broke the back of three insurgent groups. Their comeback, if it ever happens,
will take years. In the meantime, the government would have taken the
initiative to develop the recaptured lands. For Captain Ibrahim Traoré's grand
outlook has been one of rebuilding, eradication of poverty, education, and the
restoration of dignity and loyalty to self and nation. Repeatedly, his actions
have shown a high degree of forgiveness, rehabilitation, reintegration, and an
acceptance of the weakness of man.
Thus, we and even the people of Burkina Faso are confident
that revenge will not be the path going forward. Rather, it will be
redevelopment, peace, security, and hope that will shine and lead the way.
These positive attributes are one of the major reasons for
the recent victory. The government was winning the hearts and minds of the
people with many and very significant projects and initiatives, which has
awakened in them the trampled, lost hopes, trust, and desperation they had
endured for many generations. Now hope was shining bright, and with a resolve
that made them proud. This new awakening was also felt with ever greater
awareness by the people who were still under the control and dominance of the insurgents
and/or those near enough to bear the horrible and catastrophic consequences of
being the victims of the terror and destruction unleashed by these
troublemakers.
They wanted this to stop. They wanted to share in the
benefits: the calm and security now being enjoyed by their fellow countrymen.
This led them to turn to the government. They supplied very
concrete evidence of the presence of the terrorists within their locations: the
locations and hideouts of these terrorists, their weapon storage 'warehouses'
or hideouts, their contacts and routes of travel, etc.
With this close cooperation between the communities and the
army, the government forces were able to deliver a massive blow to the
insurgents and their Western puppet masters.
How grand was their achievement? It is very favourably
compared to the Ukrainian/Russian conflict, where very advanced weaponry was in
use by both sides. The death toll was around 1,000 per day in the European
conflict. In the Burkina Faso incident, the insurgents were better armed. Yet
they lost heavily, losing over 1,000 men killed in one day, plus the impact of
the follow-up consequences.
This victory also led to the discovery of a network of paid
traitors the next day. In just one town, Jibo, over 500 traitors were arrested.
Another 150 armed personnel who tried to resist were killed. Vast chunks of
money and weapons were also recovered.
The total cost to the Burkina Faso government was the loss
of 88 lives. They were loyal soldiers and brave volunteers of the Home Guard
voluntary forces and from the communities that stood up to the insurgents.
This massive victory against terrorism received no coverage
from the Western media. The world was practically unaware of this momentous day
and event. Luckily for us, brave souls from Kenya, South Africa, Ghana,
Morocco, etc., spoke out and revealed it for us.
Where is the hype and clarion call of the West? They were
calling Captain Ibrahim Traoré incompetent. A leader who could not provide
security to his people. One who should be replaced. Yet, now in their faces, he
has demonstrated how effective and capable the government was in tackling
insurgency. They keep quiet! What a shallow and disgraceful stand. So
hypocritical and unworthy as men, as leaders, and as examples. They are only
worthy to be ignored and dismissed as dangerous snakes, waiting to strike. We have
to be extremely cautious and wary of such untrustworthy and meddlesome
individuals.
Rather, have such honest and competent leaders like Captain
Ibrahim Traoré and his like to follow.
Feeling a kind of pride for having identified Captain
Ibrahim Traoré as an exemplary leader right from the start, when he was almost
unknown. At a time when I was trying to identify one world leader who stood
out.
My choices were narrowed down to Prime Minister Modi of India, President Putin of Russia, President Xi of China, and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary. When suddenly this new figure from Africa sprang into the limelight.
Following his story closely, I was captivated and became his fan. There was something so genuine, so committed, even majestic that he became my choice as the 'best world leader' available right now. Time has passed, and it is with real joy I live to see that my choice has not failed me or his people. May he live on for many years. The people of Burkina Faso, the people of Sahel, the peoples of Africa, and of the Caribbean Nations, of South America, etc., will have much more to shout and clamour for with such dynamic leaders like Captain Ibrahim Traoré on board.
Viva Captain Ibrahim Traoré! Viva!
© Vijaya Ratnam
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