Kédougou : La gendarmerie démantèle trois sites d'orpaillage clandestin et interpelle un trafiquant de migrants
The Kédougou gendarmerie legion has carried out several large-scale operations in its area of responsibility, according to a statement signed by Colonel Ibrahima Ndiaye, head of the Communication and Public Relations Division of the national gendarmerie.
Dismantling of three illegal gold mining sites
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., GARSI-2, deployed to the forward operating bases of Gamba-Gamba and Saeinsoutou, dismantled three illegal gold mining sites located in the villages of Bantanko, Bondala, and Mouran. Fourteen generators, six jackhammers, eight motor pumps, five pump machines, two solar panels, and one water pump were seized. The gendarmes also destroyed 25 spitting machines, five electric drilling rigs, seven motor pumps, and several makeshift shelters.
A migrant trafficker arrested, five Malian minors questioned
In the same vein, the Kédougou research section arrested an individual for migrant smuggling and human trafficking, and questioned five minors for investigative purposes.
These men, who entered Senegal from Mali, aimed to work at gold mining sites for pay. According to their consistent statements, they were from the same family, whose parents had organized their journey from Burkina Faso in conjunction with the accused man who was responsible for picking them up at the Senegalese-Malian border.
When questioned by investigators, the suspect admitted to the charges against him. The investigation is ongoing.
The National Gendarmerie reminds the public that its call centre remains free of charge reachable on the toll-free numbers 123 or 800 00 20 20 for any useful information.
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