Driver caught in the act of nighttime theft at Abass Ndao hospital
In the quiet nights of Abass Ndao hospital, a man had established himself as a regular, almost familiar presence. Bèye Fall, driver at the Autonomous Port of Dakar and father of five children, seemed to be a caring relative, watching over a sick person. But behind this facade hid a completely different reality. According to the revelations of The Observerthis man had made the hospital corridors his nightly hunting ground, robbing patients and loved ones of their precious possessions.
Caught in the act
Bèye Fall’s subterfuge ended last week, thanks to the vigilance of a mother, Soukaïa Traoré, watching over her hospitalized son. That evening, tired, she lay down to rest. She then felt a foreign presence in the room. Jumping up, she surprised Bèye Fall with her cell phone in hand, an iPhone 11.
Soukaïa’s cry of alarm attracted nurses and members of the healthcare staff, who immediately recognized the individual. “He is still in the corridors,” they noted before contacting elements of the Medina police station.
Incoherent excuses
Arrested and questioned, Bèye Fall categorically denied the facts. Before the investigators, he gave a version that was disconcerting to say the least: “I didn’t know what I was doing there. After consuming crack that I bought in the Medina, I felt like I was being chased by everyone. I was trying to escape the side effects of the drug and hid in this room. »
Despite his denials, Bèye Fall’s version did not convince. The elements found on him and the testimonies of members of the hospital staff were enough for him to be referred to the prosecution.
A double life revealed?
This man, father of five children and respectable employee at the Autonomous Port of Dakar, raises questions. How did a father end up transforming a hospital into a theft field? The use of drugs like crack could explain a drift, but the accusations against him suggest calculated actions.
A case before the courts
Bèye Fall was placed under arrest warrant and will be tried before the Dakar Court for flagrante delictos. This case highlights a worrying phenomenon: the security of hospitals, often perceived as places of refuge and care, can be compromised by malicious individuals.
As pointed out The Observerthis case highlights the importance of strengthening surveillance systems in hospitals. Because if Soukaïa Traoré had not been awake, the driver would perhaps have been able to continue his nocturnal activities without being worried.
A lesson for all
The arrest of Bèye Fall puts an end to a series of thefts which could have continued with impunity. But beyond the individual case, this case calls for a broader reflection on the safety of hospitals and the care of patients and their loved ones. As for Bèye Fall, he will have to answer for his actions before the courts, perhaps hoping for a reprieve to rebuild a life damaged by his choices.
The case, which will be judged soon, remains followed with interest, both for patients at the Abass Ndao hospital and for those who want to understand the motivations of a man who passed from the gates of the Autonomous Port of Dakar to the corridors of the Medina.
