In a press release dated June 9, 2024, a copy of which reached the AIB, the authorities of the special delegation of Bagassi in the province of Balé invited the populations of Bagassi and surrounding areas, to do not eat fish from the Sipohin dam.
According to the terms of the press release ‘a significant mortality of fish was noted at the Sipohin dam on the morning of Saturday June 8, 2024.’
The press release specifies that investigations are underway to determine the causes of this mortality.
While awaiting the results, the authorities invite people to avoid consuming fish from the Sipohin dam.
According to the testimony of a resident of the site, the first rains drained large amounts of waste into the bed of the dam. Also the dead fish are small, indicated the same source.
An administrative source specified that a crisis unit was convened on Monday June 10, 2024.
The Sipohin dam is one of the important water points in the commune of Bagassi.
Obkiri MIEN
Source: Burkina Information Agency