— Published on May 19, 2026

Electrical cables stolen from the Iba Mar Diop Stadium construction site

Dakar 2026

Flights on the sidelines of preparations for Youth Olympic GamesThe Senegalese national police arrested a man for theft during a meeting at the Demba Diop stadium construction site. « On March 23, the Medina district police station was alerted by the company responsible for securing the Iba Mar Diop stadium construction site, a site being rebuilt as part of preparations for the Youth Olympic Games, following several thefts of electrical cables. "The total damage is estimated at 23 million CFA francs," the police explained in a Facebook post. about 35.000 euros.

Surveillance operations were intensified and, on the evening of May 7, " The security manager reported an individual trespassing on the premises. The suspect was apprehended and identified as a construction worker that holds the top spot. " The body search led to the discovery, in his backpack, of ten electrical cables worth 300.000 FCFAWhen questioned immediately, the individual admitted to having stolen this equipment. " the police stated, adding that they are looking for accomplices.