Pikine Technopole double murder: Nabou Lèye maintains denials before judge

Nabou Lèye maintained her defence during a further hearing before the investigating judge handling the Pikine Technopole double-murder case. The dancer denies any involvement in the deaths of Aziz Dabala and Waly Gano, stating that she did not leave her home on the evening of the incident.

According to Les Échos, cited by Dakaractu, the judge examined her activities during the day and evening in question, including her movements and communications. Nabou Lèye reportedly provided details of her schedule as well as her phone calls.

Phone data examined

Her mobile phone, handed over to investigators from the Criminal Investigations Division at the outset of the inquiry, was reportedly analysed. According to the daily newspaper, geolocation data tend to support her statement that she was not at the crime scene. No directly incriminating evidence was reportedly found on the device.

Investigators reportedly established, however, that she was in contact with a female friend during the period in question. Nabou Lèye reportedly agreed to provide the person's identity, saying she wanted to help establish the truth.

DNA traces attributed to four people

Analyses ordered on samples collected at the crime scene are another aspect of the case. Still according to information reported by Les Échos, four profiles were reportedly identified: those of the two victims, that of Mamadou Lamine Diao, presented as the alleged main perpetrator, and that of a fourth unidentified person.

Nabou Lèye reportedly does not appear among those profiles. If confirmed in the proceedings, these results support her denials of physically being at the scene.

Accusations still disputed

Mamadou Lamine Diao has nevertheless reportedly maintained his accusations against Nabou Lèye. He reportedly claims that she ordered the acts and struck the victims, which she categorically denies.

The investigation is continuing. The judge must now compare the geolocation evidence and scientific results with the statements, testimony and other documents in the case file. The identity of the fourth person whose DNA was reportedly found also remains to be established.