The Grand Yoff district police station dismantled a clandestine prostitution ring operating in the neighborhood on February 26, 2026. The operation led to the arrest of four individuals, including three women, involved in a case involving violence, kidnapping, and illegal activities.

An intervention stemming from intelligence

The alert was raised thanks to operational intelligence reporting suspicious activity in a building in the area. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered a scene of chaos: four people were engaged in a violent altercation, with minor injuries.

A scenario of extortion and kidnapping

According to the initial statements of the arrested man, he allegedly solicited a sexual encounter for money. However, the situation reportedly escalated after the act. He accuses his partner and her two accomplices of:

1. Attempted extortion following his refusal to pay an additional amount.
2. Kidnapping and physical violence .
3. Violation of privacy : he claims he was forcibly undressed and filmed naked as a means of coercion.

Although the three women deny these accusations and support the theory of an attempted rape, technical analysis of the phones revealed videos showing the naked man being restrained by the suspects.

Overwhelming seizures

The search of the premises confirmed the nature of the activities taking place in the apartment. Investigators seized:

1. 43 condoms and 6 mobile phones .
2. 224,000 FCFA as well as various foreign currencies.
3. Syringes for anal injections and a stock of abortive tablets .

Legal proceedings

The four individuals involved have been taken into custody. They face a list of charges including criminal conspiracy, incitement to debauchery, illegal collection of sexual data, and failure to register with the health registry.

Security reminder: The National Police remain mobilized and encourage citizens to report any suspicious activity via the freephone number: 800 00 17 00 .