Linguère: Armed attack in Gassane
On the night of Thursday October 8 to Friday October 9, 2026, around midnight, a couple from the town of Gassane, in the department of Linguère, was violently attacked by cattle thieves.
Armed with machetes, the attackers attempted to seize a flock of sheep. The man and his wife, who was nine months pregnant, were injured.
The victims were evacuated to Touba to receive treatment.
According to witnesses, two individuals armed with machetes attacked the couple who were trying to protect their herd. The pregnant woman was hit on the head and arm, collapsing in a pool of blood. Her husband was hit in the hands.
Faced with the seriousness of the injuries, the two victims were transported to Touba for medical treatment.
The condition of the pregnant woman is causing concern in the community.
The residents of Gassane are in shock. Indeed, this attack revives the fear of cattle thieves, a recurring scourge in Ferlo, where breeders live in increasing insecurity.
