Police arrest four suspects after violent robberies in Grand Yoff
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senego
Senegalese police have arrested four people suspected of taking part in violent motorcycle robberies at about 2.30am on 2 November in Grand Yoff, Dakar. The victims identified the suspects and recovered their belongings; all four were placed in police custody, according to police cited by Senego.
Police have arrested four people suspected of gang-related offences and night-time group robberies involving violence in Grand Yoff, Dakar, at about 2.30am on 2 November, according to police cited by Senego. The attacks took place after a concert at the HLM Grand Yoff roundabout, as the crowd dispersed.
According to police, the suspects operated in small groups, on foot and by motorcycle, along routes used by spectators returning home. Investigators arrested them after using information about their modus operandi. The victims subsequently identified the four suspects, and the stolen items and money were returned to them. The people arrested were placed in police custody after being informed of their rights.
