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Touba: Complaint Reportedly Filed Over Remarks Targeting Serigne Sidy Abdou Lahad Mbacké

A complaint has been filed with the Touba gendarmerie brigade following the circulation of insulting remarks targeting Serigne Sidy Abdou Lahad Mbacké, according to Dakaractu. The outlet links the case to controversy on social media after Sokhna Aïda Diallo’s visit to the religious city.

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Touba: Complaint Reportedly Filed Over Remarks Targeting Serigne Sidy Abdou Lahad Mbacké
· Dakaractu

A complaint was filed on Monday with the Touba gendarmerie brigade, also known as the Escadron, following remarks deemed insulting and disrespectful towards Serigne Sidy Abdou Lahad Mbacké, Dakaractu reports.

According to the outlet, the posts came amid strong reactions on social media after Sokhna Aïda Diallo’s visit to Touba. The religious leader’s family considers the remarks in question to be serious.

Investigations reported

Contacted by Dakaractu, Serigne Fallou Mbacké Aby, presented as a family member and close associate of Serigne Sidy Abdou Lahad Mbacké, said that investigations had been launched by the relevant services. He mentioned the possibility of arrests in Senegal.

He also said the steps could concern individuals outside Senegalese territory, referring to a possible international procedure. These prospects are based on his statements; no judicial decision or arrest is reported in the available information.

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