Niriana Maherilanja Tsihoarana Rakotobe, a 41-year-old well-known photographer and videographer, was fatally attacked at his home in the Lalamby Antohomadinika fokontany on Monday.
Around 9:45 PM, a masked individual broke into the house. According to the victim’s wife, the perpetrator threatened the couple with a knife, demanding money. He then dragged the 41-year-old outside before delivering a fatal blow to his throat and fleeing through a nearby canal. No items were stolen, but a toy gun containing chili powder was found at the scene.
The victim succumbed to his injuries despite being rushed to the Ankadifotsy clinic. His wife, 28-year-old Manoa Fitiavana Rakotonirina, alerted the neighbors. The suspect is described as a thin man, approximately 1.60m tall, wearing a blue hoodie and black pants.
“I stayed near our twins when he dragged my husband outside. I didn’t understand what happened next. I only saw him stab him in the throat,” said Manoa Fitiavana. The Criminal Brigade is in charge of the investigation.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-26 05:38:34 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/antohomadinika-un-homme-cagoule-tue-un.html