Benin: Miller prosecuted after slapping a child over 50 francs

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Benin

Crime & Law

Benin: Miller prosecuted after slapping a child over 50 francs

A miller appeared in court on June 11, 2026, in Abomey-Calavi for slapping a child who picked up a 50 CFA coin in his mill. The child suffered a bleeding eye. The prosecutor requested a fine of 250,000 CFA and a 12-month suspended sentence. The court will deliver its verdict on July 8, 2026.

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