The Diamaguène Sicap Mbao district police station achieved a major success on January 25, 2026. Law enforcement dismantled a gang of six individuals involved in a series of serious crimes, including robbery with violence, criminal association, complicity and possession of narcotics.

The case began around 5 a.m. after a brutal attack in Poste Thiaroye.

The victim, who immediately alerted the police, explained that he had been robbed by two individuals on a scooter. The assailants made off with a bag containing an iPhone 14 Pro Max, medical prescriptions, and a large sum of money before disappearing.

The effectiveness of the investigation led to the rapid location of the suspects in the Diamaguène area. During a raid on a room, police officers surprised six individuals. At the scene, the victim was able to formally identify the two perpetrators of his assault among those present.

The search of the premises proved fruitful. In addition to arresting the suspects, officers seized a quantity of marijuana belonging to the four other individuals found at the scene. Furthermore, two scooters, including the one used in the crime, as well as a Jakarta-type motorcycle, were confiscated and impounded for the purposes of the investigation.

The two main suspects were apprehended and taken to the station, where they confessed. The entire gang was placed in police custody. This operation highlights the responsiveness of the Diamaguène Sicap Mbao police in the fight against urban crime.