Bogandé – A family feud over land escalated into a deadly conflict in the village of Nagaré, about ten kilometers from Bogandé, on Monday, October 30, 2023. The violent clash resulted in one death and two injuries.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the tragedy traces back to an old issue that has been subject to legal proceedings as recently as 2021. The injured man, admitted to the Bogandé Medical Center with Surgical Antenna for care, was killed the next day. Relatives of the victim, armed with bladed weapons, forced their way into the hospital and took his life in front of his attending physician.
As of now, administrative and customary authorities in Bogandé are actively working to restore calm. An investigation is reportedly underway to determine responsibility for the events.