Police in Madagascar say an American diplomat was found dead at his residence in the country’s capital. The diplomat was killed following an attack on his house on Sunday.
Police say a suspect has now been arrested in connection with the attack, AFP reports.
Police spokesperson Herilalatiana Andrianarisaona is quoted by the AFP as saying that “after receiving a call from neighbours and private security guards, the gendarmerie night patrol found an American diplomat dead at his home,”
Andrianarisaona says the suspect currently in custody “was caught trying to jump the perimeter fence fleeing from the house.”
Madagascar is gearing up for a crucial general election later this year. There have been pockets of violence in recent times.
In some instances horrific killings have been recorded, actions that threaten the peace of the country ahead of the elections.
Madagascar is one of the world’s poorest countries. Political stability has been a major challenge in the country.
Source: Africafeeds.com
