Dahra Djoloff Robbery: Suspect with Extensive Criminal Record Arrested

Mate Dieng, also known as Alassane Dieng, has been arrested in connection with the robbery of Ibrahima Mbaye, known as “Niass,” and his Wave money-transfer point in Dahra Djoloff. According to L’Observateur, a search of a suspected hideout in Touba uncovered a loaded automatic pistol and a set of suspicious license plates. The driver reportedly has previous convictions for armed attacks and is suspected of links to cattle-theft networks in the Linguère department. The alleged robbers reportedly fired on National Road 3 as they fled and took a Jakarta motorcycle; the other suspected members of the group remain at large.