Passeport diplomatique, devises étrangères, montres de luxe, bijoux saisis aux Almadies : face aux gendarmes, un cambrioleur saute du 2e étage
The Ngor local police brigade, attached to the Dakar gendarmerie company, has put an end to the activities of a notorious suspected burglar believed to be responsible for several crimes in the Almadies, Ngor, Biagui, Mamelles, and Mermoz districts. Following the investigation, the repeat offender, 40-year-old Ibrahima Diongue, was brought before the public prosecutor at the Dakar High Court on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. He is being prosecuted for repeated burglaries committed at night, involving breaking and entering, and using a vehicle. The investigation also led to the seizure of foreign currency, mobile phones, passports, and other belongings.
It all began on the night of November 1st to 2nd, 2026, when AS, a Treasury controller, was the victim of a burglary at his home in Mermoz Pyrotechnie. The following afternoon, he went to the local police station in Ngor. He reported that the thief had stolen two iPhones, 150 euros, and approximately 500,000 FCFA.
The complainant, however, managed to connect one of the stolen phones to his iPad, which allowed him to be located in Almadies.
The police officers immediately went to the scene with the victim. Geolocation led them to a three-story building in Almadies, where they found the owner, YM. He accompanied them to the upper floors, still searching for the phone.
Upon reaching the second floor, an individual who had just spotted the investigators jumped from the balcony. He landed on the windshield of a vehicle before fleeing. When questioned about the identity of the fleeing man, the landlord stated that it was Ibrahima Diongue, a tenant in his house for two years.
In the constant presence of the landlord and the victim, a locksmith opened the door to the apartment. The search led to the recovery of one of the stolen phones and the 150 euros. The police also discovered five touchscreen phones of different brands and a significant amount of foreign currency: 13,700 Syrian dinars/pounds, 1,125 Turkish lira, 106,500 Guinean francs, 700 Thai baht, 250 shillings, 200 Rwandan francs, 180 dirhams, 150 CFA francs, 100 dalasis, 9 US dollars, 65 Saudi riyals, and 10 yuan, according to Seneweb sources.
The apartment also contained several pieces of jewelry, six luxury watches, two hard drives, and two EarPods. Investigators found numerous documents: passports, including one diplomatic and two Canadian passports, several national identity cards, and bank cards. They also found a bag of coins, a suitcase of new clothes, three SIM cards (two from a foreign provider), and three precision scales for precious metals.
According to the landlord, a Mazda 6 vehicle belonged to Ibrahima Diongue. It was seized and impounded at the police station. A partial search of the glove compartment revealed a prison release document in the suspect's name, dated June 3, 2026, for assault and battery. The vehicle also contained twelve USB drives, a nail puller, and pruning shears.
At this stage, Ibrahima Diongue, who claimed to be a merchant, was still at large. The investigation continued with a view to apprehending him and identifying any other potential victims.
Investigators used the results of requests sent to telephone operators. These led them to MBM, a close friend of the suspect, who then took them to his partner, C. Samb. On the orders of the brigade commander, surveillance was set up in the Djily Mbaye housing complex.
It was in an apartment in this housing complex that Ibrahima Diongue was arrested on November 7, ending his time on the run. He was informed of his rights and then taken to the police station for questioning.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect was brought before the Dakar prosecutor on Tuesday morning. He is being held in the courthouse basement. A judicial inquiry may be opened in this case.
Commentaires (19)
Et Seneweb ne mentionne pas sa nationalité alors qu ils le font systématiquement quand le malfaiteur n est pas Sénégalais! Je suis déçu.
Vous n'avez rien de plus solide que ça?
Thiey adina..y en a qui peinent a payer 100mil le mois
Depuis deux semaines, l'air est pollué à Yoff et Ouest Foire. Nous respirons un air pollué, nauséabond qui sent les ordures et ce de 19h à 5h du matin. Sûrement cette odeur nauséabonde vient des plages de Ndeugaagne et Tonghor où des montagnes d'ordures ménagères jonchent le rivage depuis des mois.
Mr le Maire, organisez un grand set setal pour débarrasser Yoff de cette saleté et cette odeur nauséabonde que nous respirons tous les jours source de maladie pulmonaire.
Les jeunes de Yoff sont dynamiques et prêts à vous accompagner dans ce set setal.
Un résident depuis le jardin du rond point où nous respirons mal
Je me demande chez qui il les a volés.
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