The Ivorian National Police are in shock. On Tuesday, February 3, 2026 , Sergeant Belerou Guy Alvares , 36, lost his life in horrific circumstances while on his way to his post in Guiglo. His two-wheeled vehicle became a veritable death trap near the village of Pinhou .

A routine journey that turns into a nightmare

On duty at the Guiglo police station, the non-commissioned officer had left Duékoué earlier that day to return to his base. Nothing foreshadowed such an outcome until, for a reason still undetermined, his Apsonic motorcycle suddenly burst into flames while he was riding.

According to witnesses, Sergeant Alvares desperately tried to control the vehicle and escape the flames. In the panic and under the intensity of the blaze, he eventually lost his balance, falling heavily into a ditch with his burning motorcycle.

The helplessness of the rescue teams

Alerted by the shouts and the glow of the flames, the residents of Pinhou rushed to the scene. Despite their desire to assist the police officer, the intensity of the fire made any human intervention impossible without professional equipment.

Upon the arrival of the civilian firefighters from Guémon , the situation was tragic:

1. The victim had already succumbed to his injuries.
2. The body was found charred near the wreckage of the motorcycle, which was completely burned out.

An investigation to solve this "mystery"

The sudden and unexplained nature of this fire raises many questions. An investigation was immediately launched to determine the cause of the blaze. Experts are focusing on two main possibilities:

1. A major mechanical failure .
2. A short circuit in the motorcycle's electrical system.

Tribute to a dedicated officer

Within the force, Sergeant Belerou Guy Alvares was known for his professionalism and discretion. This tragedy has left his colleagues in Guiglo deeply saddened and serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of law enforcement officers to road accidents.