Man killed with machete in Ouénou
A man in his fifties died after a machete attack by his neighbor on November 1, 2026.
A man in his fifties died after a violent machete attack in Ouénou, Nikki commune, Borgou department, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The victim was returning from his soybean field when his neighbor, identified as a cattle herder, allegedly attacked him. The suspect fled the scene after the incident.
The victim reportedly tried to resist his attacker but was knocked down. The assailant then inflicted a fatal blow to the man's throat before escaping. The Republic Police from the Tchikandou station visited the scene and have opened an investigation to find the suspect and determine the exact circumstances of the fatal assault.
This man leaves behind a wife and one child. The exact reasons for the attack remain unclear as the investigation continues, leaving the community seeking answers.
Why it mattersA farmer was killed by his neighbor while returning from his soybean harvest, leaving his family bereaved.