Nourah Ba case: Why SEN TV’s Momo Cissé was placed in police custody

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 15, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Nourah Ba case: Why SEN TV’s Momo Cissé was placed in police custody

Commentator Mamadou “Momo” Cissé was placed in police custody on Thursday, October 15, after questioning by Senegal’s Special Cybersecurity Division. He is being investigated for spreading false news over statements made on the Sen Téranga YouTube channel about influencer Nourah Ba’s arrest. He allegedly said she was prevented from using the toilet while in custody and that a plainclothes police officer insulted her on the Corniche. He also reportedly challenged the prosecutor’s decision to take up the case; he could be brought before the prosecutor on Friday.

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