In a revealing interview, a Ghanaian man named James recounts his terrifying abduction by jihadists in Burkina Faso in 2019. Held captive for two weeks at their desert camp, he describes indoctrination attempts, the training of children as suicide bombers, and the dynamics within the insurgent group. Despite their attempts to recruit him, James maintained his resolve to escape, ultimately leveraging a fabricated story about a sick child to secure his release. His story highlights the rising concerns of jihadist activity in West Africa and the implications for Ghana’s security.