Police Confirm Suspected Baby Dumping in Tallinding Farokono

By JarraNews Staff Writer

The Gambia Police Force has confirmed the arrest of a 25-year-old woman in connection with an alleged case of baby dumping in Tallinding Farokono. According to a police statement issued on Sunday, August 24, 2025, the suspect, identified as Isatou Jawneh of Farato, was apprehended by members of the public after allegedly attempting to abandon a newborn. She was escorted to the Tallinding Police Charge Office by a crowd along with the infant. Police said officers immediately transported the baby to Kanifing General Hospital, where the child was sadly pronounced dead on arrival. During questioning, Ms. Jawneh reportedly admitted that although she is married, the pregnancy resulted from a relationship with her boyfriend. Due to the size and intensity of the crowd gathered at the station, she was later transferred to Bundung Police Station for her safety. The body of the deceased baby has been transferred to the Banjul mortuary for preservation and a possible postmortem examination. Police say investigations into the matter are ongoing.