Fadiouth: The gendarmerie investigation refutes the suspension of treatment and reveals the truth about the alleged attack on the ICP

The national gendarmerie's investigation has refuted reports of the suspension of care at the Fadiouth health post and the violent assault of the head nurse there. Seneweb reveals the truth about this affair and provides an update on the investigation.

On the night of Sunday, August 23, 2026, around 11 p.m., Papa Amadou Diack, head nurse at the Fadiouth health post, contacted the Joal territorial brigade, which reports to the Mbour company, by telephone. He explained to the gendarmes that an intoxicated patient had arrived at the health facility after briefly leaving to run an errand in the village.

According to his version of events, upon his return, this man, accompanied by two friends, allegedly attacked him, blaming him for his absence. He implicated Pierre Sombel, Ndiol Rasta, and a third unidentified person, who he claims punched him repeatedly while hurling insults at him.

Alerted, officers from the brigade quickly went to the scene. They found none of the individuals mentioned. The premises were quiet, with no signs of disorder. Furthermore, no signs of a struggle or injury were observed on the complainant. The patrol leader then advised him to report to the Joal territorial brigade for further proceedings.

The following day, Monday, August 24, around 10 a.m., the head nurse of the post (ICP) filed a complaint, accompanied by a medical certificate stating a total incapacity for work of three days. He then indicated that he was heading to Tivaouane for the Gamou, with a return scheduled for Thursday, August 27.

A report circulating in the press this morning claimed that the nurse had been beaten and that care had been suspended until further notice. A site visit by investigators confirmed that this was false. The facility is operating normally, and staff are ensuring continuity of care despite the absence of Papa Amadou Diack, who has left for the Gamou celebration. Patients were receiving treatment in the presence of the district's chief medical officer.

According to a source close to the case, Papa Amadou Diack is in conflict with the Fadiouth health committee, particularly with its president, who is reportedly demanding his resignation. Knowing he could be dismissed at any moment, he allegedly orchestrated this staged event, according to the same source, to preempt and justify his potential departure, based on the initial findings of the investigation.

Dr. Yade, the chief medical officer of the Joal-Fadiouth health district, reportedly confirmed to investigators the tensions between the health worker and the committee. He is considering removing him from his position to avoid further problems in the future.

According to Seneweb sources, two summonses, in the name of Pierre Sombel and Ndiol Rasta, were handed to the neighborhood delegate, who was tasked with inviting them to appear at the brigade this Wednesday.