Labé: Two-year-old child dies in well in Hôré Hollâdhé

A two-year-old boy, identified as Mamadou Aliou Bah, died on the morning of Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after falling into a well in the Hôré Hollâdhé district of Labé.

The child's mother, Mariama Bobo Diallo, reported that she had taken the boy to their family vegetable garden to harvest tomatoes. While the child was sleeping on a mat under a tree, he reportedly fell into a well located within the garden. The boy's disappearance was discovered by his father, leading to a search that ended with the discovery of the child's body in the well.

Local authorities, including neighborhood chief Abdoulaye Bademba Barry, alerted civil protection and security services to the scene. This incident has raised concerns regarding the safety of unprotected wells and excavations in the area. In response, local officials are planning an awareness campaign to encourage residents to secure wells and cover open holes to prevent similar tragedies.