source: Benin Web TV; Daabaaru
actor1: Police Forces of Benin (2016-)
actor2: Civilians (Benin)
location: Tanguieta
notes: On 8 November 2020, policemen opened fire against a group of youths of the Waaba community participating in a traditional initiation rite in Tanguieta (Tanguieta, Atacora). One youth was killed and two others wounded. The incident came amid reports on the presence of robbers on the axis Natitingou-Tanguieta, the reason behind the reaction of the policemen remains unknown.