An investigation by Golf-Sud police has led to the arrest of three men, who were subsequently brought before the prosecutor. The case, reported by Libération, involves allegations of "acts against nature" and "collective use of crack." The suspects, identified as El H. M. Diack, A. A. Kandé, and M. Tall, were taken into custody following a series of statements and evidence gathered by the police.
According to reports, Diack, a 35-year-old parking attendant, initially presented himself at the Golf-Sud police station, stating that he had been in a relationship with Kandé, a 35-year-old real estate agent, for over a year. Diack claimed that this situation was taking a psychological toll on him, although he later retracted some of his statements during a second interrogation. These declarations allegedly led investigators to M. Tall, a 37-year-old mechanic suspected of selling crack to the group.
The investigation revealed that Diack had contacted Tall for a sexual encounter in exchange for 10,000 FCFA, but was unable to pay and instead offered his phone as collateral. Diack also admitted to consuming crack and purchasing it from Tall, along with Kandé. The police discovered several messages on Kandé's phone, exchanged on Snapchat with various individuals, including some dating back to December 2017.
The messages found on Kandé's phone included phrases such as "wowall say mbokk maan paré na," "bene goor mo ameu si deukk bii yawla," and "sama khol nga nekk dafa yagueu." Other exchanges mentioned phrases like "bayill di toudou sama saffay," "diaral ngama ma taylé niépeu," and "soma wowoul, je vais demander le divorce." Tall and Kandé denied the allegations during their interrogations.
The investigation expanded to include several individuals communicating under pseudonyms, after the police analyzed the content of Kandé's phone. The three suspects were eventually charged with "acts against nature and collective use of crack" and brought before the prosecutor. Their case has garnered significant attention in Senegal, highlighting issues related to LGBTQ+ rights and substance abuse.
The incident has sparked discussions about the complexities of social and legal issues in Senegal, where homosexual acts are generally stigmatized and often considered taboo. The case also raises concerns about the use and distribution of crack and other substances in urban areas.
As the case progresses, it will be closely watched by human rights groups, who are likely to scrutinize the handling of the investigation and the treatment of the suspects. The developments will also be of interest to the general public, who may be following the story for its social and moral implications.
Key points
- The suspects were charged with "acts against nature and collective use of crack."
- The investigation involved analyzing messages on the suspects' phones.
- The case has sparked discussions about LGBTQ+ rights and substance abuse in Senegal.
