Large Criminal Activity
Bandit ambush on Abidjan road leaves several dead
Armed bandits attacked travelers on a highway near Abidjan, killing several people and injuring others in a violent ambush.
On March 26, 2026, heavily armed criminals ambushed vehicles on a major highway near Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in a brazen daylight attack. Gunmen opened fire on multiple cars, killing several occupants and wounding others before fleeing the scene. Witnesses reported that the attackers used automatic weapons and blocked the road with debris to trap motorists. Security forces responded quickly, cordoning off the area and launching a manhunt for the perpetrators. The incident has raised alarm among local authorities and residents, who fear that organized banditry is worsening despite government efforts to improve security. Investigations are ongoing to determine the group behind the attack and to prevent further similar incidents along the vital transport corridor.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Highway near Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 03:32 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 03:32 UTC
- Source
- Ivory Coast News
- Connected threats
- Not provided