Tivaouane, Senegal – A 28-year-old man was found dead Wednesday morning, buried under the foundations of a house under construction in the Cité dabakh district, prompting a formal inquiry by local authorities. The revelation raises unsettling questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Investigation Launched after Body Found at Construction Site
Authorities are working to determine the cause and manner of death of a Guinea-Bissau national in Tivaouane.
- The victim was discovered approximately 150 meters from his residence.
- Access to both the home and the construction site were secured with keys left in the locks.
- A knife, blood traces, and personal belongings were found at the scene.
- Police are actively searching for the victim’s roommate, last believed to be in the Ziguinchor region.
According to reports, the victim, a citizen of guinea-Bissau, was found roughly 150 meters from the house he shared with a compatriot.The entrances to both the residence and the building under construction were locked, with keys still in the locks, suggesting a intentional attempt to secure the areas.This discovery immediately raised concerns among investigators.
A search of the scene yielded a knife, traces of blood, a bracelet, and clothing items identified as belonging to the deceased. Following the collection of post-mortem samples by agents of the Technical and Scientific Police division (DPTS) and disinfection of the premises by the Hygiene Department, the body was transported to the Mame Abdou Aziz Sy Dabakh hospital in Tivaouane by firefighters.
Authorities are currently seeking the victim’s roommate,described as a man around 25 years old,approximately 1.88 meters tall, and reportedly speaking only creole. Police sources indicate he is currently believed to be in the ziguinchor region, and a manhunt is underway to locate and question him regarding the events leading up to the discovery.
What led to the discovery of the body buried under the construction site? The Tivaouane public prosecutor’s office initiated the investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the death, aiming to uncover any potential foul play and bring those responsible to justice. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as authorities gather more data.
Why did this happen? Preliminary investigations suggest a possible homicide, though the exact motive remains unclear. The locked doors and the deliberate burial of the body point towards a calculated act. Who was the victim? The deceased has been identified as a 28-year-old male citizen of Guinea-Bissau, residing in Tivaouane with his roommate. What evidence has been collected? A knife, blood traces, and personal belongings of the victim were recovered from the scene. Post-mortem samples were collected for analysis. How did it end? As of Wednesday evening, the investigation is ongoing, with authorities focused on locating and questioning the victim’s roommate, believed to be in the Ziguinchor region. The body remains at Mame Abdou Aziz Sy Dabakh hospital awaiting further examination. the Tivaouane public prosecutor’s office has vowed to pursue justice for the victim and uncover the full truth surrounding his death.