Tambacounda attack leaves 19 Officers dead, and chief police critically injured

Tambacounda Attack Leaves 19 Officers Dead, and Police Chief Critically Injured

By NICOLAS HAQUE TAMBACOUNDA — after the recent court house bombing, an unprecedented manhunt was launched to find the perpetrator. Police were able to locate the suspect and give pursuit. Ultimately resulting in a standoff between the suspect and police forces. The suspect was armed with an AK-74u and heavy explosives which resulted in the death of 19 officers. The Police Chief, while managing to eliminate the suspect, became critically injured himself. Investigators are now working to reveal the suspect's identity, and further their investigation as to the man's motives.