Nigerian Man Charged with Murder of Partner Found in French River

A 55-year-old woman was found dead in the Huveaune River in Aubagne, France, on May 26th, 2025. Her partner, a Nigerian national subject to an expulsion order (OQTF) and a territorial ban (ITF), has been charged with her murder. According to initial investigation findings, a dispute preceded the incident. The suspect, who has a history of drug-related offenses, is currently in provisional detention. The investigation is ongoing.