Murder in Soko (Bondoukou): Suspect Arrested in Cashew Plantation at Ghanaian Border

The main suspect in the murder of Kobenan Yao Richard, which occurred between October 9 and 10, 2026 in Soko, was arrested by Bondoukou's anti-crime brigade in a cashew plantation near the Ghanaian border. A. Ouattara, who had fled, was taken to Bondoukou for questioning and reportedly admitted to hitting the victim with a piece of wood. The investigation aims to clarify the circumstances of the death, which is believed to be connected to a theft of about 30,000 FCFA.