Boubacar Barry, a native of Dalaba, Guinea, who resided in the United States with his family, was found dead at his residence in Manéah on October 31. His home, located behind the military school in the urban commune of Manéah, was the scene of the crime. According to reports, Barry was a victim of an attack at his home on October 30. Police forces were alerted and made initial observations at the scene.
A close friend of the victim, who wished to remain anonymous, recounted the final moments of Boubacar Barry and the circumstances surrounding his encounter with his alleged attackers. On October 30, Barry had gone to the bank to withdraw money, as he was building an apartment complex. Returning home around 7 pm, he received a visit from two individuals who asked to borrow a prayer mat.
After providing the mat, Barry entered his shower to perform his ablutions. It was then that the attackers allegedly found him and strangled him to death. The individuals reportedly spent several hours in the compound, leaving with some of Barry's belongings, including his vehicle and mobile phones. The victim's wife had been expecting a call from him, but as the hours passed without hearing from him, she grew increasingly worried.
Following multiple unsuccessful attempts to reach her husband, she sought help from relatives and neighbors to investigate what was happening at his residence. A neighbor was eventually sent to check on Barry and discovered his body around 10 pm. The police and local authorities were alerted, and they arrived at the scene to confirm the death.
As part of the investigation, the police have reportedly taken into custody some of the tenants of the compound where Barry lived. His body was transported to the morgue of the Coyah prefectural hospital for an autopsy. An inquiry has been launched to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Barry's murder, which has plunged his family into mourning.
According to the close friend of the victim, Barry had recently purchased a vehicle valued at 200 million Guinean francs. The stolen vehicle and mobile phones have not been recovered. The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage in the community.
The Guinean authorities have vowed to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring the perpetrators to justice. The case has also raised questions about security in the Manéah area and the need for increased measures to protect residents.
Key points
- Boubacar Barry was found dead at his residence in Manéah, Guinea, on October 31.
- The victim was allegedly strangled to death by attackers who had asked to borrow a prayer mat from him.
- An investigation has been launched into the murder, and some tenants of the compound have been taken into custody.
