Fatal Stabbing in Cotonou: 16-Year-Old Girl Killed, Suspect Apprehended

A 16-year-old girl tragically lost her life on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, in Cotonou, Benin. The incident occurred in a shop located in the Adrakomey neighborhood of the city's third arrondissement. According to BIP Radio, the victim was fatally stabbed by a 36-year-old man known to frequent the shop and beg for money. The shop owner also suffered injuries during the attack. The suspect was apprehended later near the Martin Luther King Market. Police are investigating the incident. This tragic event underscores the need for increased safety measures in the area.