Comoros President Ghazali Othmani’s Attacker Found Dead

The public prosecutor of the Comoros ‍Islands announced the death of Ahmed Abdou, the perpetrator⁢ of the stabbing attack​ that ​left President‍ Ghazali‌ Othmani with minor injuries.

Public prosecutor Ali Muhammad stated that Abdou was found lying‌ on the ground in his isolation room, and⁤ after a doctor’s examination, he was pronounced dead.

An investigation is underway⁢ to‌ determine the circumstances surrounding Abdou’s attempt to kill the ​president and the factors leading to his ⁣death.

President Ghazali Othmani’s Condition

Comoros government spokeswoman Fatima Ahmed reported that President Ghazali ⁣is​ in “very good health” and is currently⁢ at home with his family.

Energy ⁣Minister Abu Bakr⁣ Saeed confirmed that‌ the president is in good condition, no longer in danger, and‌ has been treated with stitches.

The Attack

A​ presidential ⁣statement revealed that President Ghazali Othmani, 65, received a‍ minor wound with a knife during a funeral ceremony for a prominent spiritual leader.

The security forces arrested the assailant, who was‌ identified as a young man and a member of the ‌gendarmerie,​ joining the service in 2022.

President Ghazali’s Background

Ghazali is a ⁤former chief ⁢of staff who came to power in a military coup and was elected to a new term last January.

However, his opponents ⁣claim that the election was rigged, which officials ⁢deny.