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An Imam from Abidjan, imprisoned for "terrorism" for a week at the arrest and correction center in Abidjan, "praised jihadism", announced today the public prosecutor , Richard Adou. "Imam Aguib Touré is being prosecuted for xenophobia, incitement to hatred, apology for jihadism, a judicial inquiry has been opened, the case is before an investigating judge", explained Mr. Adou, at a press conference.
The religious leader is accused of "calling on Muslims not to enroll their children in Christian or Protestant schools" and said "no policeman will go to heaven" through his sermons, widely disseminated on social networks. The imam, in "pre-trial detention", risk "five to ten years" of prison, according to the prosecution.
Previously, Me Souleyamane Diallo, his lawyer had reported his arrest "July 3 after a stay in the local general information, he was presented on July 9 to a judge who formally charged him for terrorism, bombing the security, incitement to revolt ". "His charges have deeply bruised him, he repels acts of terrorism," said Diallo.
Côte d'Ivoire was hit in March 2016 by an attack that left 19 dead in the seaside resort of Grand -Bassam, where jihadists opened fire on the beach and terraces of hotels and restaurants.
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