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Maquis manager killed by partner in Daloa

By , based on Netafrique

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D. Lou Fabienne, 26, a maquis manager in Daloa, was killed at her home during an argument with her partner, S. Arthur, also 26. The suspect was arrested and the investigation was assigned to Daloa’s Research and Intervention Brigade, Netafrique reports.

D. Lou Fabienne, a 26-year-old maquis manager, was killed on the night of 27-28 October 2026 in Daloa, in western Ivory Coast. Her partner, S. Arthur, a baker of the same age, told investigators that he had hit her on the temple with a bottle during an argument, according to Netafrique.

Neighbours found the man near the body at the couple’s home, and police then arrested him. The public prosecutor assigned the investigation to Daloa’s Research and Intervention Brigade to establish the circumstances of the death, Netafrique reports.

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