The town of Niakara is in shock. A non-commissioned officer of the gendarmerie was found dead in a ravine on the side of the road linking Niakara to Katiola, near his heavily damaged motorcycle.

The soldier belonged to Squadron 2/3 in Niakara. An investigation was immediately launched to clarify the circumstances of this tragedy.

The hit-and-run theory is being given priority.

Based on initial findings at the scene, investigators are leaning towards the theory of a violent traffic accident.

1. The clues: The state of disrepair of the motorcycle and the severity of the victim's injuries suggest a violent impact with another vehicle.
2. The suspect: The driver involved allegedly fled immediately after the collision, without providing assistance to the police officer.

A road deemed increasingly dangerous

This tragic accident has reignited anger and concern among users of this strategic road. For several years, safety on the Niakara-Katiola road has been heavily criticized, particularly due to the behavior of some motorists and truck drivers.

Several risk factors are regularly highlighted:

1. Speeding and dangerous overtaking.
2. Fatigue at the wheel among long-distance drivers.
3. Widespread disregard for the highway code.

Faced with the increasing number of these tragedies, local populations and road users are urgently demanding increased road controls and concrete measures to secure traffic.

Case status: The investigation is ongoing to determine responsibility and identify the driver responsible for the collision. Meanwhile, sadness and dismay prevail in Niakara, both among the general population and the deceased's comrades-in-arms.