Bambey: 43-year-old mother stabbed by her 23-year-old daughter; investigation underway

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Senegal
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Bambey: 43-year-old mother stabbed by her 23-year-old daughter; investigation underway

Seyé Ngom, 43, died after being stabbed in the chest in the family courtyard in Doutki village, in the Bambey department, on Friday, October 16. According to preliminary information reported by RFM, her 23-year-old daughter, identified as F. Ndiaye, allegedly stabbed her while her mother was feeding her granddaughter. The young woman had returned to her father’s home because her mental health had deteriorated. Gendarmes have questioned witnesses, and the investigation is continuing to establish the precise circumstances and any responsibility.

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