"He made me drink water": The night everything changed for young Aïssatou Sow at HLM-Biscuiterie

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

"He made me drink water": The night everything changed for young Aïssatou Sow at HLM-Biscuiterie

On September 11, 14-year-old Aïssatou Sow was allegedly raped at her uncle's house in Ben-Tally after drinking water, leading to amnesia. On September 13, her sister K. Kane reported the incident to the HLM-Biscuiterie police station. Aïssatou noted injuries and was able to identify her attacker, who was arrested and placed in custody for the rape of a minor.

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