Captain Shot Dead Over Food Dispute in Ségou Military Camp

Ségou, February 6, 2026 - Captain Amadou Coulibaly, head of the Goma-Coura detachment, was shot dead at point-blank range inside the camp. Initial reports indicate the incident followed an argument over a piece of meat, highlighting extreme food shortages and widespread hardship within the armed forces. The tragedy underscores the dire conditions facing soldiers, where hunger and deprivation are contributing to internal tensions and fatal incidents.

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Ségou, February 6, 2026 - Captain Amadou Coulibaly, head of the Goma-Coura detachment, was shot dead at point-blank range inside the camp. Initial reports indicate the incident followed an argument over a piece of meat, highlighting extreme food shortages and widespread hardship within the armed forces. The tragedy underscores the dire conditions facing soldiers, where hunger and deprivation are contributing to internal tensions and fatal incidents.