Benin: Woman Shot in Parakou, Ex-Husband Suspected

A man, a mason by profession, is suspected of shooting his ex-wife, a trader, on April 30, 2026, in Parakou. The victim was injured during an argument and was admitted to the Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées in Parakou. Security forces have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident, but there is no information indicating whether the suspect has been arrested. Her vital prognosis is reportedly not at risk.