Comoros President Attacked at Funeral: Suspect Found Dead

President Azali Assoumani of Comoros sustained minor injuries in a knife attack during a funeral. The attacker, a 24-year-old soldier named Ahmed Abdou, was found dead in police custody the following day. An investigation is ongoing regarding the motive and circumstances of the attacker's death.

President Azali Assoumani of the Indian Ocean nation of Comoros sustained minor injuries from a knife attack while attending a funeral, according to his office.

The suspect, identified as 24-year-old soldier Ahmed Abdou, was found dead in a police cell the day after the attack, sparking an investigation.

Authorities report Abdou attacked Assoumani with a kitchen knife, injuring another civilian. The president's security subdued the attacker who was taken into custody. Public prosecutor Ali Mohamed Djounaid announced a probe into the incident's motive and the circumstances of Abdou's death.

(With inputs from agencies.)