By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter
A journalist with the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS), attached to the Office of the Vice President, has strongly refuted reports circulating online alleging that he was arrested and questioned by national security authorities.
Omar P. Jallow dismissed the claims as “false, unfounded, and misleading,” insisting that he has not been invited or interrogated by the State Intelligence Services (SIS), nor has his service passport been confiscated.
“I have not been invited or questioned by SIS in relation to these allegations. Additionally, my service passport has not been seized, nor was I denied any official travel,” Jallow stated in a message posted on his Facebook page.
The reports, widely shared by some online activists and commentators, also attempted to link Jallow to a purported controversy surrounding a recent community fundraising event in Sare Gainako. According to those claims, the situation was allegedly tied to dissatisfaction from senior political figure Seedy Njie over the invitation of Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Bensouda.
However, Jallow rejected the assertions, describing them as speculative and without basis. He clarified that he did not personally invite Mayor Bensouda, emphasizing that the invitation was extended collectively by members of the community.
“The event was a community-driven initiative, reflecting the collective decision and participation of the village,” he explained, urging the public to disregard what he termed misinformation.
The development comes amid growing concerns over the spread of unverified information in the country’s media space. Observers note that the incident underscores the increasing need for responsible journalism, professional ethics, and regulatory frameworks to safeguard the credibility of the media landscape in The Gambia.
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