Thomas Savadogo
Colonel Thomas Savadogo is the commander of the Brigade des Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie (BVDP) in Burkina Faso, recently in the news for overseeing a ceremony that presented over 6 billion CFA francs worth of equipment to the Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie (VDP) as part of efforts to enhance their capabilities in the fight against terrorism.
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Recent news mentions
Thomas Savadogo was the predecessor of Mahamady Sawadogo as commander of the Brigade des Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie.
Brigade des Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie: le lieutenant-colonel Mahamady Sawadogo aux commandes
Burkina Faso· 2025-09-26
Colonel Thomas Savadogo is the commandant of the BVDP and emphasizes the necessity of collective action in the fight against terrorism.
Colonel Thomas Savadogo, commandant de la BVDP: « L’action de tous est nécessaire dans la lutte contre le terrorisme »Burkina Faso· 2025-08-29
The commander of the BVDP, Colonel Thomas Savadogo, stated that the donation is a concrete manifestation of the sacrifice made by the Burkinabè.
Reconquête du territoire national : des équipements de plus de 6 milliards F CFA remis aux VDPBurkina Faso· 2025-05-22
