Niandouba Dam: Young Mechanic Aladji Diallo Drowns Despite Ban

Aladji Diallo, a young mechanic from Diaobé, drowned at Niandouba Dam in Vélingara department on Friday around 6 p.m. His death occurred despite a prefectural order banning swimming at the site for three months, issued after a previous fatal accident in June. His body was taken to the morgue at Kounkané health post, and an investigation is underway to clarify the circumstances of the drowning. The incident raises concerns about adherence to safety measures and the enforcement of the swimming ban at the dam.