# Mayotte: arson near M'Tsangamouji mosque, suspect apprehended

> A fire broke out on Thursday near the M'Tsangamouji mosque. The man suspected of deliberately setting it was subdued by villagers and handed over to the gendarmes, with a judicial investigation opened.

**In brief**: Security event (severity: low) in M'Tsangamouji (Mayotte), first detected on 5 November 2026 at 17:01. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 5 November 2026 at 17:01.

- Category: Security
- Severity: Low
- Place: M'Tsangamouji — Mayotte
- First detected: 5 November 2026 at 17:01
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 17:01
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/10791-mayotte-arson-near-m-tsangamouji-mosque-suspect-apprehended

## Sources (1 articles)

- [M'Tsangamouji : un feu volontairement déclenché, le suspect rattrapé par les habitants](https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/mayotte/m-tsangamouji-un-feu-volontairement-declenche-le-suspect-rattrape-par-les-habitants-1754934.html) — La 1ère (Outre-mer), 5 November 2026 at 17:01

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