Pikine-Guédiawaye: Affaire Aziz Dabala-Wally Clôture Information Judiciaire, 7 Accused

• The judicial inquiry into the double murder of Aziz Dabala and Wally was officially closed on September 17, 2026, by the 1st Cabinet d’instruction of the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Pikine-Guédiawaye.
• Seven individuals, including Marème dite Nabou Lèye, are formally accused in connection with the incident that occurred on August 18-19, 2024, in Technopole de Pikine.
• Defense lawyers have three days to review the file and submit observations, as per Article 169 of the Code de procédure pénale.
• Prosecutor Saliou Dicko will subsequently issue definitive requisitions, potentially requesting referral to trial or a non-lieu for the accused.
• The charges include association de malfaiteurs, assassinat with acts of barbarity and theft, and complicity in assassinat with acts of barbarity.

The charges specified in the closure notice highlight the severe nature of the allegations underpinning this case.

The judicial inquiry into the double murder of Aziz Dabala and Wally has reached a pivotal stage, with the 1st Cabinet d’instruction of the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Pikine-Guédiawaye issuing a notice on September 17, 2026, confirming the closure of the investigation. This development, central to the Affaire Aziz Dabala-Wally clôture information judiciaire, marks a new phase for the seven individuals who have been formally charged. Among the accused are Mamadou Lamine Diaw Gueye, Serigne Sarr dit Ndeuss Pata, Assane Diaw Modou Lô, Ousseynou Diaw, Oumar Gueye, Marème dite Nabou Lèye, and Babacar Bâ alias Mbaye Fall.

A recent significant event involved Marème dite Nabou Lèye, who was returned to the Maison d'arrêt pour femmes de Liberté 6. Her re-detention followed a tense confrontation with Mamadou Lamine Diaw dit Modou Lo, during which he reiterated his accusations before the investigating judge. This led to the issuance of a new arrest warrant against the dancer, prompting a public statement from the brother of one of the deceased. Additionally, Babacar Bâ alias Mbaye Fall is noted in the closure notice with two arrest warrants, dated April 28, 2024, and December 24, 2025, respectively.

The tragic incident that initiated this extensive investigation occurred during the night of August 18 to 19, 2024, within an apartment located in the Technopole area of Pikine. The formal closure of the preliminary judicial inquiry now shifts the focus to the subsequent legal procedures, which will determine the fate of the accused.

Following the notification of the inquiry's closure, the legal representatives for the seven accused individuals are now afforded a critical three-day period. During this timeframe, they are entitled to review the entire procedural file and submit any observations they deem pertinent, a right explicitly granted under article 169 Code procédure pénale Sénégal. This statutory deadline underscores the immediate procedural demands placed upon the defense.

Upon the expiration of this observation period, the comprehensive dossier will be forwarded to the Prosecutor of the Republic, Saliou Dicko. It is at this juncture that the prosecutor will formulate his definitive réquisitions parquet. These requisitions are crucial, as they will outline whether the prosecution seeks to refer all or some of the accused to a trial court for judgment, or alternatively, if a non-lieu (dismissal) is warranted for certain individuals based on the evidence gathered throughout the investigation.

The ultimate decision regarding the progression of the case rests with the investigating judge. After carefully considering both the prosecutor's requisitions and any observations presented by the defense, the judge will issue an order. This judicial order will precisely delineate which individuals are to be sent before a trial jurisdiction and which, if any, will benefit from a non-lieu, thereby concluding the investigative phase and setting the stage for potential trial proceedings.

The charges specified in the closure notice highlight the severe nature of the allegations underpinning this case. These include association de malfaiteurs, assassinat avec actes de barbarie et vol, and complicité d’assassinat avec acte de barbarie. The inclusion of "acts of barbarity" alongside assassinat underscores the extreme gravity of the alleged crimes, reflecting the brutal circumstances surrounding the double meurtre Pikine-Guédiawaye.

This complex criminal investigation, which has drawn considerable public attention, is now entering a phase where the legal system will scrutinize the evidence to determine individual culpability. The meticulous process, from the initial inquiry to the prosecutor's réquisitions parquet and the judge's final order, is designed to ensure due process while addressing the serious accusations. The details of this case, including the procedural steps and the nature of the charges, have been reported by L’Observateur and subsequently relayed by pressafrik, keeping the public informed of its progression.

This development signals a critical procedural juncture in a high-profile criminal case, requiring defense counsel to promptly review the file and submit observations within the statutory three-day deadline under Article 169 of the Penal Procedure Code. Lawyers and compliance officers should monitor the prosecutor's requisitions and the subsequent judicial order, as they will determine which defendants proceed to trial or receive a non-lieu, setting a precedent for complex criminal investigations in Senegal.

Source: Original reporting via L’Observateur and pressafrik