NewzThe Court of First Instance in Bouna, Ivory Coast, sentenced a prison guard to ten years of imprisonment on July 27, 2026. The defendant was convicted on charges of kidnapping and rape involving an elementary school teacher stationed in the locality of Bouko, within the Bounkani region.
This sentencing follows a series of judicial proceedings addressing serious criminal offenses in the region. The case highlights ongoing legal efforts to prosecute violent crimes against public service workers, as the court delivered a firm custodial sentence following the conclusion of the trial.
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