Paris Islamic Migrant Knife Attacker Reveals Premeditation, Voices Hate For France, Praises Putin, While Authorities Hide Behind His Mental Health (Videos)

PARIS – The recent knife attack at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, carried out by Sagou Gouno Kassogue, a 32-year-old Malian national who is Muslim, has intensified debates and concerns surrounding border policies and the threats posed by illegal migrants entering the country. The incident has added fuel to an already contentious issue, raising questions about security measures and the screening of foreign individuals seeking asylum or entering France.

On Saturday morning, chaos erupted as Kassogue, armed with a knife and hammer, embarked on a stabbing spree inside the bustling Gare de Lyon train station. According to the first elements of the investigation, the suspect first set fire to his backpack before grabbing a knife and a hammer, attempting to strike a passerby who managed to avoid them,” explained the prosecution. “Three passersby intervened, showing immense bravery in their actions. However, they were not spared from the violence, as they were injured by knife and hammer blows,” continued the prosecution. Kassogue left three victims in his wake, one of whom now faces a life-threatening condition.

Kassogue’s background and troubling online presence have prompted discussions about the effectiveness of border policies and the challenges posed by individuals who seek refuge in foreign countries. During his police custody, Kassogue revealed that the motive for his attack stemmed from a desire for revenge against France due to his family history. He stated that he ‘suffered from the situation that France imposed on his grandfather.

Kassogue’s case underscores the urgent necessity for a comprehensive evaluation of migrants’ backgrounds and the potential risks they may pose to the host nation. Notably, he had been residing legally in Italy since 2016, having been granted asylum. On February 1, he arrived in France by train from Italy, expressly admitting his intent to ‘commit this act’ during the investigation, and has been living on the streets of Paris since then.

The attacker, of Malian nationality, possessed documents that confirmed his ‘regular situation in Italy since 2016, with a document issued in 2019 that remains fully valid,’ as stated by the prefect during a press briefing conducted by Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez on Saturday. This documentation permitted him to travel to France legally. Born in 1992, he had secured a residence permit in Italy for ‘subsidiary protection,’ a status granted by a state to individuals who do not meet the asylum criteria. Further information from the Italian national police’s press service, obtained during Sunday’s interview, indicated that he was receiving treatment in a mental health center in the province of Turin.

His online activities on platforms like TikTok, where he used his platform to vent grievances and express his “hate” towards France and the Western world, have drawn attention to the question of whether migrants are being adequately vetted and monitored.

In his troubling videos, Kassogue vehemently blamed France and other Western nations for perceived injustices against him and his homeland, Mali. He accused France of depriving him of his right to live, taking away his dignity, and plundering his entire continent. Furthermore, his online activities showed an Islamic motivation for the attack and that it was premeditated. In a video uploaded this past December, Kassogue ominously suggested that “Allah will welcome me in paradise in three months.”

These videos reveal the depth of Kassogue’s grievances and his disdain for Western countries, particularly France. His first video expressed his anger at the French people, accusing them of being responsible for his suffering and the historical injustices perpetrated against his ancestors. The second video further underlined his animosity towards France and French President Emmanual Macron, portraying the nation as hypocritical and provocateur. Additionally, he praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and showed allegiance to Russia.

However, despite these clear indications, French authorities have not yet confirmed any direct links to terrorism. It’s important to note that Mali’s population is predominantly Sunni Muslim, with approximately 95% adhering to Islam.

The attack occurred at a critical time, just months before Paris is set to host the 2024 Olympics, an event expected to attract millions of visitors. As one of the city’s busiest train stations, Gare de Lyon plays a crucial role in the transportation network, serving over 100 million passengers annually. The disruption caused by the attack makes clear the significance of addressing security concerns in such prominent public spaces.

French authorities now face the challenging task of protecting citizens and visitors from the left-wing government’s dangerous asylum policies. The incident at Gare de Lyon underscores nations’ complex challenges with open border policies and highlights the ongoing need for comprehensive and effective security measures.