Same-sex acts: Mamadou Ba, elder brother of the late Aziz Dabala, arrested

Author: senenews.comPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Same-sex acts: Mamadou Ba, elder brother of the late Aziz Dabala, arrested

The Keur Massar gendarmerie research brigade arrested six people suspected of same-sex acts, including Mamadou Ba, elder brother of the late artist Aziz Dabala. The arrests took place between Tuesday and Wednesday in Pikine, Guédiawaye and Yeumbeul under the supervision of Commander Abdou Aziz Gning. The six suspects were held in custody, with their presentation to the prosecutor at the Pikine-Guédiawaye High Court announced for Thursday morning. They remain presumed innocent pending further legal proceedings.

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