Cédric Sosthène Essone

Cédric Sosthène Essone is a police commander and former head of the Central Anti-Drug Office (OCAD) in Nyanga, Gabon. He is currently in custody under a detention warrant issued by the first investigating judge of the Tchibanga court, following his alleged involvement in the assassination of Guiliane Alicia Matamba, whose body was discovered on July 16, 2026. The case has garnered significant attention and scrutiny due to its serious implications and the nature of the allegations against him.