THE PRESIDENT’S “GUARD DOG” THE SOLDIER WHO DIED FOR THE REVOLUTION
When Thomas Sankara came to power in Burkina Faso in 1983, Vincent Askia Sigué became part of his close protection and earned the nickname “the President’s guard dog.”
Known for his discipline and loyalty, Sigué was entrusted with developing the FIMAT, a new force intended to protect the revolutionary government as tensions between Sankara and Blaise Compaoré continued to grow.
The project was reportedly approved on 14 October 1987.
The following day, 15 October 1987, Thomas Sankara was assassinated.
Sigué was reportedly away from Ouagadougou when the attack took place. Following the coup, he was hunted down and killed while attempting to flee toward Ghana, without being given a trial.
For some, Vincent Askia Sigué remains a symbol of absolute loyalty to Sankara and the revolutionary government.
🇧🇫 He did not live to see the Revolution fall.
History remembers not only those who held power, but also those who stood beside them when power became dangerous.