Senegalese Man Allegedly Kills 20-Year-Old in Ritual to Become Rich

Published by: The Fatu Network

A man accused of killing 20-year-old Ndèye Bigué Sène in Tivaouane, Senegal, has allegedly confessed to murdering her as part of a ritual he believed would make him rich.

The suspect, identified as B. Ndiaye and described as a traditional spiritual practitioner, reportedly told investigators that another practitioner known only as “Coulibaly” instructed him to find a young virgin, give her an unknown substance, stab her, collect her blood and then strangle her.

Ndèye Bigué, who had travelled to Tivaouane for the Gamou religious celebrations, was found dead in a bush on Saturday with multiple injuries.

The suspect, Ndiaye, had previously provided prayers for Ndèye Bigué while she prepared for her 2026 baccalaureate exams, according to local media. He is now being investigated for premeditated murder.