A devastating road accident in Yèndè Millimou, a rural commune in Guinea's Kissidougou prefecture, has claimed the life of a teenager, Jeannette Ouendéno. She was just 10 days into her journey to discover her roots and reconnect with her parents. Jeannette had spent her entire life in Conakry, the capital city, but decided to embark on a journey to find her family in Yèndè Millimou. Her quest for identity and connection ultimately led to tragedy.
Jeannette's journey began on October 10, 2026, when she arrived in Yèndè Millimou and presented herself to the local authorities. The community welcomed her warmly, and efforts were made to locate her relatives. With the help of local authorities and community members, Jeannette's oncle paternel, Lambert Yombouno, was identified as her uncle and the president of the Koumassan district. The authorities then arranged for Jeannette to visit her uncle, accompanied by the commander of the local gendarmerie brigade.
The accident occurred on October 11, 2026, when Jeannette and the commander were traveling to her uncle's village on a motorcycle. A vehicle from the World Health Organization (WHO) collided with them, causing fatal injuries to Jeannette and serious injuries to the commander. The commander was rushed to the Kissidougou prefectural hospital for treatment, while Jeannette's body was taken to the morgue.
The mayor of Yèndè Millimou, André Sayon Millimouno, recounted the circumstances surrounding the accident. According to him, Jeannette and the commander had stopped at a nearby village to get a drink, and as they were about to rejoin the main road, they were hit by the WHO vehicle. The accident occurred just after the Fôdou village, near the Baïyan crossroads on National Road RN02.
An investigation into the accident revealed that the motorcycle, a non-registered TVS, was driven by Sous-Lieutenant Mamadi Moustapha Camara, while the WHO vehicle, a Toyota, was driven by Mohamed Lamine Kaba. According to security sources, the accident was caused by the Sous-Lieutenant's failure to exercise caution when changing direction.
The commander, who was seriously injured, was being treated at the Kissidougou prefectural hospital and was expected to be evacuated to Conakry for further treatment. Jeannette's body was laid to rest in her village on October 11, 2026, as the community mourned the loss of the young girl who had come to discover her roots.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents expressing their condolences to Jeannette's family. The mayor of Yèndè Millimou expressed his deepest sympathies to the family, describing the incident as "pathétique." The tragic accident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for caution on Guinea's roads.
Key points
- A teenage girl, Jeannette Ouendéno, died in a road accident in Guinea while searching for her parents.
- The accident occurred when a motorcycle carrying Jeannette and a commander was hit by a World Health Organization vehicle.
- The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents expressing their condolences to Jeannette's family.
