Three individuals, including a medical representative, are facing up to two years in prison after being accused of operating a clandestine abortion network between Dakar and Saly for over a year.The case, currently before the Mbour high court, centers around confessions deemed “damning” by prosecutors, with all three defendants having been incarcerated since December 24, 2025.
The accused are identified as S. Bousso Ndiaye, a 26-year-old married mother of two and medical delegate; F. Kane, who allegedly posed as a doctor without proper credentials; and O. Ndiaye,a traveling merchant based in Dakar.Authorities allege they systematically provided illegal terminations of pregnancies.
The network’s activities were brought to an end on December 23, 2025, following an inquiry launched by the saly Portudal gendarmerie research brigade. The investigation was prompted by anonymous tips regarding the trafficking of abortifacient products.
According to court documents, S. Bousso Ndiaye held a central role, leveraging her medical and pharmaceutical knowledge to procure the illegal medications. She acted as the intermediary between O. Ndiaye, the supplier operating out of the “Keur Serigne Bi” market in dakar, and F. Kane, who allegedly performed the procedures in Saly Niakh-Niakhal.
The operation was driven by profit. O. Ndiaye sold the drugs for between 12,000 and 15,000 FCFA per box. These were then offered to women seeking abortions for as much as 120,000 FCFA per procedure. S. Bousso Ndiaye reportedly received a commission of 15,000 to 20,000 FCFA for each operation, as she confessed to the court.
A Decisive Undercover operation
The investigation gained significant momentum when a female gendarme went undercover as a potential client. She contacted F. Kane to inquire about the products, and an appointment was scheduled at her home with a price of 120,000 FCFA confirmed.
During this meeting,the network began to unravel. F. Kane contacted S. bousso Ndiaye by phone to discuss medication dosages, directly linking the individuals involved. S. Bousso Ndiaye was instantly arrested, and afterward led authorities to her home.
Following her arrest at home, S. Bousso Ndiaye identified O.Ndiaye as the supplier in Dakar. O. Ndiaye was apprehended without incident at the “Keur serigne Bi” market.
All three defendants confessed to the charges when questioned by investigators and in court. They detailed their roles, methods, and the financial benefits derived from the illegal activity. They reiterated these confessions while in preventative detention since December 24.
The prosecutor emphasized the severity of the offenses and the health risks posed by these clandestine procedures.The court president has reserved judgment, with a verdict expected on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.S. Bousso Ndiaye, F. Kane, and O. Ndiaye will remain detained in Mbour prison until the verdict is delivered.
Explanation of Changes & How the Questions are Answered:
* Why: The network operated for profit, providing illegal abortions to women seeking terminations. The motivation was financial gain for all involved.
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