Bohicon: Girl on vacation at her grandfather’s found dead in a well
A tragedy has shocked the city of Bohicon, in the Zou department, where a little girl was found dead in a well on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in the Sèmè neighborhood.
The victim, who was spending the holiday with her grandfather, tragically lost her life under circumstances still unclear.
According to initial information gathered, the little girl had arrived in Bohicon with her mother, coming from Gbetagbo, a locality in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, Atlantique department. The purpose of the family trip was to allow the mother and her daughter to spend a few days with the paternal grandparents.
A few days after their arrival, the father, who had dropped them off in Bohicon before returning to his home, was alerted to his daughter’s sudden disappearance. Panicked, he immediately issued a search notice via social media and other digital channels.
But hope of finding the little girl safe and sound quickly turned to horror. Her lifeless body was discovered in a well, located in the very neighborhood where she was staying.
At this time, the exact circumstances of her fall or possible murder have not yet been determined. An investigation has been opened by the relevant authorities to shed light on this tragedy.
The news has plunged the family and the entire Sèmè neighborhood into dismay. The shocked residents are demanding justice be served and responsibilities identified.