Mbacké: a young girl killed and three others injured in machete attack

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 1, 2026Country: Senegal
Crime & Law
Mbacké: a young girl killed and three others injured in machete attack

A girl aged 2 to 4 was killed and three others seriously injured in a machete attack in Mbacké, Taïba Thiékène, on September 30. The attacker, reportedly suffering from mental health issues, targeted children playing outside their home. The suspect was detained by security forces, and the victims were taken to Touba hospital, where their vital prognosis is critical. Ansoumana Dione calls for national reflection on mental health care in Senegal.

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