Thursday, October 2, 2025

GPF Suspends and Detains Four Officers Pending Coroner’s Inquest




By Jarranews Staff Reporter




The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has confirmed the suspension and detention of four officers linked to the recent incident involving the late Omar Badjie.

According to a statement issued by the GPF, the officers were arrested on September 28, 2025, and remain in custody as the State prepares to convene an independent Coroner’s Inquest into the matter.

A postmortem examination was conducted by a pathologist in the presence of relevant stakeholders to establish the cause of death. The body was subsequently released to Mr. Badjie’s family for burial on October 1, 2025.

The police pledged a thorough and impartial investigation, emphasizing that justice will be pursued and that any officer found culpable will face the full weight of the law.

The GPF further assured the public that additional updates will be provided as the inquiry moves forward.



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