# Fatal stabbing of student in Tivaouane

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-stabbing-of-student-in-tivaouane
> Updated: 2026-08-23T08:00:39.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

In Tivaouane, Senegal, a baccalaureate candidate named Ndèye Bigué Sène was found dead after being reported missing. Her body was discovered on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in a bush area in the Seico district after she went missing following a meeting arranged via telephone.

Police arrested the primary suspect, B. Ndiaye, a former fisherman turned charlatan who had been in contact with the victim regarding spiritual services for her exams. Following an investigation involving mobile phone data and neighborhood inquiries, Ndiaye confessed to the killing. He claimed he acted under the influence of a mysterious marabout who promised him wealth in exchange for performing a ritual.

According to the suspect’s confession, he administered a substance to the victim to render her defenseless before stabbing her multiple times with a traditional dagger known as a ‘naw-naw’. He also admitted to collecting the victim’s blood and finishing the act by strangulation. While Ndiaye has confessed to the murder, he denies committing sexual assault, a detail that an autopsy is expected to clarify. The suspect remains in custody.

## Claims

- B. Ndiaye confessed to the murder of Ndèye Bigué Sène. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The victim was stabbed four times with a traditional dagger known as a 'naw-naw'. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The suspect denies committing a sexual assault against the victim. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The suspect was identified through mobile phone data and neighborhood inquiries. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The suspect claimed he acted under mystical influence from a marabout to achieve wealth. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The victim's body was discovered in the Seico neighborhood of Tivaouane. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Tivaouane murder: Baccalaureate candidate found dead after ritual stabbing

A baccalaureate candidate, Ndèye Bigué Sène, was murdered in Tivaouane, Senegal. The suspect, a charlatan named B. Ndiaye, confessed to the stabbing, claiming he was following mystical instructions.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tivaouane-murder-student-killed-with-traditional-dagger

### 2026-08-01: Tivaouane girl fatally stabbed during village dispute

An 8‑year‑old girl in Tivaouane, Senegal, was stabbed to death by another minor during a village dispute; authorities have launched an investigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tivaouane-girl-fatally-stabbed-during-village-dispute

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