Concern is running high in Krogbopa, a village in the commune of Ouragahio (Gagnoa department). The former chief of the village, Okou Antoine , aged 80, has been missing since Thursday, June 4, 2026. Six days after his disappearance, the active searches conducted by law enforcement and residents have still yielded nothing, plunging the community into despair.

A sudden and unexplained disappearance

On the morning of Thursday, June 4th, this father of three left his home for an unknown destination. Since then, he has not been heard from.

Okou Antoine is a highly respected figure in the region. His tenure as chief of Krogbopa remains marked by his concrete actions in favor of development and social cohesion. This is why his passing has sparked an immense wave of emotion, far beyond the borders of his village.

General mobilization and unsuccessful searches

As soon as the alarm was raised by the son of the former chief, a real race against time began under the coordination of the current customary authorities.

1. Village mobilization: The current chief of Krogbopa, Toto Ambroise, immediately convened the local dignitaries to organize citizen search parties. The searches are focused on the surrounding villages, roads, and forest tracks, but so far have been unsuccessful.
2. The official investigation: The National Police in Ouragahio have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of this disappearance. For the time being, investigators are not ruling out any leads.

"As soon as I was informed, I gathered the local leaders and we mobilized the population for the search. It continues in the surrounding area, but so far without results." — Toto Ambroise , chief of the village of Krogbopa.

Call for solidarity

Given the urgency of the situation, the family, the local chiefs, and the authorities are making an urgent appeal for national solidarity. Anyone who has seen Okou Antoine or has reliable information is urged to contact the family or the police immediately.

In Krogbopa, the hope of finding the former chief safe and sound remains the driving force behind all efforts.