Podor investigation reveals details in Aminata Sy murder

New details have emerged regarding the murder of high school student Aminata Sy in Podor. Investigations contradict initial claims made by the suspect, Karamo Cissé Ndiaye, who is currently facing prosecution.

According to reports, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following a dispute over money at the suspect's residence. The victim was allegedly strangled for approximately thirty minutes. In an attempt to mask the crime and simulate a struggle, the suspect reportedly used a blunt object to mutilate the body before concealing it in a plastic bag.

After the killing, the suspect fled to Saint-Louis and Touba before seeking refuge with a religious leader in Ndiapandal. He was eventually apprehended after being reported to the gendarmerie by a family member. An autopsy conducted in Dakar confirmed death by strangulation and noted acts of extreme violence. The suspect has been brought before the Public Prosecutor at the Saint-Louis High Court.