Three accused sentenced to death for pharmacist’s murder
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bamada.net
Bamako’s Assize Court has sentenced three accused to death for the murder of pharmacist Abdramane Kodio, killed in his pharmacy in July 2020 in Kalabancoura. The verdict was handed down on 10 November 2026, after more than six years of legal proceedings, according to Bamada.net.
Bamako’s Assize Court has sentenced Assoumane Sissoko, Adama Diarra and Boubacar Keita to death for the murder of Malian pharmacist Abdramane Kodio, who was killed in his pharmacy in July 2020. The verdict was handed down on Tuesday 10 November 2026, Bamada.net reports.
On the night of 16 to 17 July 2020, armed men attacked the Kalabancoura Coura ACI pharmacy, where Abdramane Kodio was on duty with an employee and a security guard. The assailants took around one million CFA francs corresponding to the day’s takings before returning to the pharmacist, according to evidence from the investigation reported by Bamada.net.
