Boubacar Barry, a married father of four, had been in Guinea for a few days after returning from the United States. His body was discovered on Saturday, October 31, at his home behind the military school in the commune of Manéah. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unknown. The police were alerted and arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation before transporting the body to the Coyah prefectural hospital for an autopsy.
According to a close family friend who spoke on condition of anonymity, Barry had been active on the day of his death. On Friday, October 30, he had gone to the bank to withdraw money, as he had started constructing his own building. After returning home around 7 pm, he received visitors who asked to borrow a prayer mat. He obliged, and while he was in the shower preparing for prayer, the visitors allegedly attacked and strangled him.
The family friend described the events leading up to Barry's death, stating that the perpetrators had parked their motorcycles behind the house and remained there until 2 am. They took Barry's phones and his newly purchased car, valued at 200 million Guinean francs. Barry's wife had tried calling him multiple times but was unable to reach him, growing increasingly worried.
The next day, Barry's wife asked a young person to check on him, and upon learning that he could not be reached, she contacted a neighbor to verify if he was at home. The neighbor went to the house around 10 pm and found Barry's body through the window. The police and local authorities were alerted, and they arrived at the scene to confirm the death.
The police have taken the tenants of Barry's house in for questioning. His body was taken to the morgue at the Coyah hospital. An investigation has been launched to identify and apprehend those responsible for the crime. The family is said to be in shock, and a close family friend described the situation as very difficult.
The local community is also reeling from the news, with some residents expressing concern about the security situation in the area. The incident has raised questions about the safety of residents, particularly at night. Authorities have promised to work to bring those responsible to justice and to ensure that the community is safe.
The case has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many calling for increased security measures in the area. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to gather evidence and identify leads. The family of Boubacar Barry is awaiting the outcome of the investigation, hoping that justice will be served.
Key points
- Boubacar Barry, a Guinea resident who recently returned from the US, was found dead at his home in Coyah.
- The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unknown, but an investigation has been launched to identify and apprehend those responsible.
- The police have taken the tenants of Barry's house in for questioning and are working to gather evidence and identify leads.
