Lawyer urges faster probe into Olof Sambu lynching
Olof Sambu died on September 27, 2026, after being attacked by a mob on false kidnapping rumours.
The family lawyer for Olof João Gomes Sambú has urged Guinea-Bissau's state to speed up investigations into his alleged public lynching. Suleimane Cassamá stated on Friday, November 6, 2026, that the state must take responsibility for clarifying the circumstances of Sambú's death and holding perpetrators accountable.
Cassamá spoke after a meeting with Sambú's family at the Public Prosecutor's Ministry, part of ongoing inquiries. He explained the family provided testimony as part of normal procedures, which he found encouraging as it shows the case remains under investigation. The family hopes for justice and the truth to emerge.
Olof João Gomes Sambú died on September 27, 2026, in the Chapa de Bissau area. He was intercepted by a crowd, which damaged his vehicle and assaulted him, based on false information linking him to a supposed child abduction attempt.
Why it mattersOlof Sambu's family is suffering due to the slow pace of investigations into his death by alleged lynching.