Tragedy in Sédhiou: A father dies after falling while picking madd fruits

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Senegal

Society & Lifestyle

Tragedy in Sédhiou: A father dies after falling while picking madd fruits

Mamadou Demba, 35, a father of four, died on June 16, 2026 while picking madd fruits in Kotobo, Sédhiou. He fell from a tree and was taken by motorcycle to the Diendé health post but succumbed to his injuries before arrival. His companion Ablaye Sakho alerted villagers, and the Sédhiou gendarmerie launched an investigation.

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