The body of an anesthesiologist was discovered at her home in Obala on the night of March 17, 2026, around 9:30 p.m. [cite: ]. Dr. Assouguena Fouda Armelle, who had been working at the Obala District Hospital since April 2024, was the victim of an unusually violent attack [cite: ].
The medical report from the Obala District Hospital reveals that Dr. Assouguena Fouda had four fatal injuries inflicted by a bladed weapon [cite: ]. Among these injuries was a complete severing of the trachea and both carotid arteries, a sign of a clear intent to kill, according to experts [cite: ].
The official note from the Obala District Hospital, signed by Dr. Bekoule Patrick S., director and surgeon, details the extent of the injuries suffered by the victim, born on October 11, 1985, and bearing the registration number 107690 T [cite: ]:
A 10 cm long scalp wound. A wound on the right forearm, typical of a defensive gesture. A complete section of the left forearm, held only by a flap of skin. The complete section of the trachea and both carotid arteries.
The medical conclusion is clear: death occurred as a result of massive hemorrhage following a machete attack [cite: ]. The document, dated March 18, 2026, was sent to the Minister of Public Health [cite: ].
Dr. Assouguena Fouda had been working at the Obala District Hospital since April 22, 2024 [cite: ]. Gendarmerie forces were dispatched to the scene to carry out the usual investigations and open an investigation [cite: ]. To date, no arrests have been publicly announced [cite: ].
The medical report suggests that the victim struggled to survive, as evidenced by the parry wound noted on her right forearm [cite: ]. The investigation continues to determine the exact circumstances of this heinous crime and identify the perpetrator(s).
