Cossi Alofa condamné à 30 ans de prison, Donatien Amoussou acquitté

In a recent development, Codjo Cossi Alofa was sentenced to 30 years in prison and fined 150 million FCFA by the Tribunal de première instance de première classe of Cotonou, while his co-accused Donatien Amoussou was acquitted. The verdict was delivered on July 22, 2026, in the trial of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo's murder case. The prosecution had argued that there was no evidence linking Amoussou to the crime.

The Tribunal de première instance de première classe of Cotonou has handed down a verdict in the high-profile murder case of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, sentencing Codjo Cossi Alofa to 30 years in prison and fining him 150 million FCFA. Meanwhile, Donatien Amoussou was acquitted. The verdict marks a significant development in the case, which has been ongoing for some time.

The trial of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo's murder case began at the Tribunal de première instance de première classe of Cotonou. Codjo Cossi Alofa and Donatien Amoussou were co-accused in the case. The prosecution, led by the Ministère public, argued that there was sufficient evidence to convict both defendants. However, the defense team had maintained that their clients were innocent.

The verdict has significant implications for the two defendants and their families. Codjo Cossi Alofa's sentence of 30 years in prison is a severe punishment, while Donatien Amoussou's acquittal brings relief to his family and supporters. The case highlights the importance of ensuring that justice is served in cases involving serious crimes such as murder.

The verdict in this high-profile case marks an important milestone in the pursuit of justice for Pierre Urbain Dangnivo's family. As the legal community continues to monitor the development, it remains to be seen what further actions will be taken by the authorities and the defendants' lawyers. Practitioners are advised to keep a close eye on this matter as it unfolds.