A tragedy occurred on the night of Friday, October 24, 2025, in Sinématiali, in the Poro region. A man, identified as Auguste Samson, a Ghanaian national in his thirties, died after stabbing himself at his partner's home in the Château district.

According to initial reports from local sources, the man had gone to his partner, Agboka Jeanne Lydie, after a period of separation. The reunion reportedly turned ugly during the night, before the victim grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed himself in the abdomen. Alerted by his partner's screams, neighbors attempted to provide assistance, but Auguste Samson succumbed to his wound before being taken to the Sinématiali health center.

Informed of the tragedy, the gendarmerie services went to the scene to make initial assessments. The victim's partner, Agboka Jeanne Lydie, was taken into custody to facilitate the investigation and clarify the exact circumstances of the death. Witnesses have mentioned a possible domestic dispute, as well as rumors of mystical practices. For the time being, no hypothesis has been confirmed by the authorities, who are calling for caution and to avoid any speculation.

This tragedy deeply moved the residents of the Château district, who described the couple as discreet and unremarkable. Many of them said they were shocked by the tragic turn of events. Local authorities have reiterated the need to prioritize dialogue in marital disputes and avoid irreparable actions. The investigation is continuing to determine whether this was suicide or an act committed under unusual circumstances.