Police Arrested 2 Men And Recovered The Gun

The police responded to a suspected shooting incident in Hanover, Serrekunda, on February 19, 2025, following reports of an individual seen with a rifle on a building. A search led to the recovery of a single-barrel gun license in the bedroom

of Ebou Drammeh, 61, who was arrested for investigation. Further inquiries revealed that his nephew, Muhammadou Kebbeh, had concealed the firearm. Investigators later recovered the firearm along with 14 live rounds and one empty shell casing at the scene. Drammeh admitted to shooting Omar Badjie, also known as “Utaka,” in the thigh after an ongoing dispute. He alleged that Badjie frequently provoked him by spraying insecticide near his window while he was resting, which he claimed was harmful to his health. On the day of the incident, Drammeh stated that he had no option but to fire his single-barrel gun (Kartuss) in response.

Badjie is currently receiving treatment at Ndemban Hospital, while Drammeh has been cautioned and detained. Meanwhile, Muhammadou Kebbeh has been arrested and detained for concealing evidence after removing the firearm and remaining ammunition from the scene. The police urge the public to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or call 9968885.

GAF Loss 2 Senior Non-commissioned Officers

The Gambia Armed Forces loss two senior non commission officers in one day. The cold hand of death have taken wo1 Nfansu Fofana and Sergeant Salifu Barrow on 18 of February. Both soldiers served over 30 years in the army. The Chief of Defence Staff Gambia Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mamat OA Cham, the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Ousman Gomez, Commander Gambia National Army, Brigadier General Sait Njie, Commander Gambia Navy, Commodore Sambou Barrow, Commander Republican National Guards, Brigadier General Yaya Drammeh, General Officers’, Soldiers and Ratings of the Gambia Armed Forces regret to announce the sudden death of two of their members in the persons of W01 Fofana Nfansu and Staff Sergeant Barrow Salifu. The two gallant soldiers passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Whilst W01 Fofana Nfansu was laid to rest the same day at his family house in Yundum, Staff Sergeant Barrow Salifu will be laid to rest on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his family house in Kuloro. This sad news is extended to the President and Commander- in- Chief of the armed forces, His Excellency Adama Barrow and his entire Cabinet. It is also extended to the Honourable Minister of Defence and his staff at the ministry, to the families and friends of the deceased soldiers as well as loved ones both in the Gambia and abroad. Until their demise, W01 Fofana Nfansu was on posting at the Gambia Armed Forces Training School as chief cook and Staff Sergeant Barrow Salifu was on posting at The Gambia Armed Forces Supply and Transport as a driver. We pray for Allah’s infinite mercy and grant them the highest Jannah, Ameen.

Four Suspected Armed Robbers Remanded In Central Prison

The four alleged armed robbers connected with United Bureau, United Vegetable Oil Company, Access Bank, and El-Hella Company were arraigned by police prosecution before Magistrate Krubally. The accused persons are Ansumana Jarju, Abdoulie Jallow, Losseni Diabate, and Omar Secka, charged with nine (9) counts of robbery with violence, conspiracy to commit a felony, and possession of firearms without authority. Commissioner Sanneh and DCP M. Jarju represented the Inspector General of Police, while the accused persons were unrepresented.

Before the charge sheet was read, Commissioner Sanneh made an application under Section 62 of the Criminal Procedure Code and legal notice number 3 of 2019. "My worship, before the charges are read to the accused persons, we have an application under Section 62 of the CPC and legal notice number 3 of 2019 for the matter to be transferred to the special criminal court,” Commissioner Sanneh stated. Commission Sanneh further submitted that the offence the accused persons are charged with is robbery with violence, which is a capital offence, and the punishment attracts life imprisonment, which the magistrate court lacks the jurisdiction to hear the case. Relying on Section 208A of the CPC, Commissioner Sanneh requested that the accused be remanded at Mile Central Prison pending the hearing of the matter before the High Court.

In his ruling, Magistrate Krubally agreed that the court lacked the jurisdiction to proceed with the trial due to the serious nature of the charges against the four accused. He granted the application to transfer the case to the special criminal court, which has appropriate jurisdiction, under Section 62(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code. Additionally, Magistrate Krubally ordered the remand of all accused persons to state central prison pending hearings at the High Court under Section 208(A) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The police prosecution charged them with nine counts of criminal offences. Count one charged Ansumana Jarju with Robbery with violence contrary to section 273(2) of the Criminal Code. The prosecution alleged that on June 29, 2021, at United Bureau, Senegambia, Ansumana Jarju, armed with a cutlass, violently robbed Binta Bah and forcefully took a total of D42,200. The amount consisted of D1,200 in cash, three laptops valued at D23,000, a Samsung S9+ valued at D17,000, and a simple phone. In count two, Ansumana Jarju, Abdoulie Jallow, and Losseni Diabate were charged with conspiracy to commit a felony, contrary to Section 368 of the Criminal Code. They accused them that on December 31, 2024, at United Vegetable Oil Company, Denton Bridge, the three conspired to rob the company. Count three charges Ansumana Jarju, Abdoulie Jallow, and Losseni Diabate with robbery with violence, also contrary to Section 273(2) of the Criminal Code. The prosecution again alleges that on December 31, 2024, at United Vegetable Oil Company, Denton Bridge, the accused, armed with cutlasses, violently robbed the company staff, stealing D400,000. In count four, Ansumana Jarju, Abdoulie Jallow, Losseni Diabate, and Omar Secka were charged with conspiracy to commit a felony, contrary to Section 368 of the Criminal Code. The allegation states that on January 22, 2025, at Access Bank, Brusubi, the four conspired to rob the bank. Count five charges Ansumana Jarju, Abdoulie Jallow, Losseni Diabate, and Omar Secka with robbery with violence, contrary to Section 273(2) of the Criminal Code. The prosecution alleges that on January 22, 2025, at Access Bank, Brusubi, they violently robbed the Access Bank staff of D1,500,000 while armed with pistols. In count six, Ansumana Jarju, Abdoulie Jallow, Losseni Diabate, and Omar Secka were charged with possession of firearms without authority, contrary to Section 8 of the Arms and Ammunition Act. The prosecution states that on January 22, 2025, at Access Bank, Brusubi, they possessed two unknown pistols along with thirteen (13) rounds of ammunition without a license from the Inspector General of Police. Count seven charges Abdoulie Jallow and Losseni Diabate with conspiracy to commit a felony, contrary to Section 368 of the Criminal Code. The prosecution alleges that on February 8, 2025, at the EL-HELLA Shop in Banjul, Abdoulie Jallow and Losseni Diabate conspired to commit a felony by planning to rob the shop. Count Eight charges Abdoulie Jallow and Losseni Diabate for robbery with violence, contrary to Section 273(2) of the Criminal Code. The prosecution alleged that on February 8, 2025, at EL-HELLA Shop in Banjul, while armed with pistols, the two violently robbed Muhammed Seedy Hydara and Ebrima Hydara of one million, two hundred and forty-five thousand Dalasis (D1,245,000) and 1,650 property belonging to Muhammed Seedy Hydara. In the final count, Abdoulie Jallow and Losseni Diabate are again charged with possession of firearms without authority, contrary to Section 8, punishable under Section 25(2)(a) of the Arms and Ammunition Act. The prosecution alleges that on February 8 2025, at EL-HELLA Shop in Banjul, the two unlawfully possessed two unidentified pistols and thirteen without a license from the Inspector General of Police. source Kexx Sanneh Follow Everyone Top Fans @highlight

POLICE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIZES TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY

The Gambia Police Force convened a high-level meeting of Regional Commissioners and their operations teams at the Police Headquarters on Thursday, February 13, to enhance patrols and police visibility nationwide.

AIG Pateh Jallow, Head of Police Operations, speaking on behalf of Inspector General of Police Seedy M. Touray, addressed rising crime rates and emphasized urgent action to strengthen security. He reaffirmed the GPF’s capacity and readiness to tackle these challenges, urging officers to work as a team and remain committed to the patrols as a key crime prevention measure.

The meeting, attended by all Regional Commissioners and their operations teams, focused on enhancing security operations and improving policing efforts across the country.

Rebuttal to APRC's Bass Sonko's Criticism of President Adama Barr

Fellow Gambians, It is imperative to address the recent unwarranted remarks made by Bass Sonko concerning the leadership of our esteemed President Adama Barrow and the National People's Party (NPP). Mr. Sonko, who spent over two decades supporting the oppressive regime of former President Yahya Jammeh, seems to have conveniently forgotten the atrocities, nepotism, tribalism, regionalism and official corruption that characterized those dark years in our country’s history. During his time supporting Jammeh, Bass Sonko turned a blind eye to the rampant injustices that plagued The Gambia. As highlighted in Amnesty International’s report of 2010, Jammeh's regime was marked by systematic fear, brutality, and the outright murder of innocent citizens. Official corruption was rampant, with Jammeh freely seizing state resources, engaging in land grabbing, and turning public institutions into personal profit centers—all without accountability. It is bewildering that Mr. Sonko can now criticize President Barrow for a nationally approved salary of 500,000 dalasis while he failed to denounce Jammeh’s unrestricted access to government accounts. Jammeh could withdraw funds at will, utilizing public resources for his personal gain while our citizens suffered in silence. Where was the outrage then? Mr. Sonko's selective memory is a testament to his unwillingness to confront the uncomfortable truths about his past allegiances. Moreover, Sonko's baseless claims of corruption directed at President Barrow lack any substantial evidence. The NPP government stands united in its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of justice, particularly for the victims of the Jammeh regime. The wheels of justice are in motion, and it is only a matter of time before Yahya Jammeh and his henchmen face trial for the crimes they committed against our people. It is evident that Mr. Sonko's attacks stem from a place of desperation and fear—fear that the NPP government is diligently working toward accountability and reconciliation for the horrors of our past. It is significant to note that the road to justice for all affected by Jammeh’s dictatorship is being paved under President Barrow's leadership. As we look forward to the 2026 elections, let us remember the progress we have made under President Adama Barrow. His administration has fostered unprecedented development and peace in our nation. The sky is indeed the limit, and together, we will continue to build a Gambia that is inclusive, prosperous, and just. So, let us not be swayed by the rhetoric of those who once supported tyranny. Instead, let us unite behind the vision of a brighter future that President Barrow is tirelessly working to achieve for all Gambians. In solidarity and hope for a better Gambia, Yaya Dampha Coordinator LRR NPP Diaspora

I Will Resign If...... IGP Seedy M Touray

The Inspector General of Police Seedy Muctar Touray reassures the public of commitment and willingness of the police force in protecting their lifes and properties. The police boss shows the readiness of the police in curbing crime and crime related issues thereby making the Gambia a safer place to live.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Seedy Muktar Touray, in today’s press conference addressing recent security concerns, including the alleged robberies at Access Bank and ElHella shop in Banjul, emphasized the GPF’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the country’s security.

In his statement, he said: “The Gambia Police Force has been maligned, ridiculed, and sent to tatters. Many things have been said about us.

We accept this in good faith, and we’re not apportioning blame to anyone, because that’s what we signed up for. If we are unable to protect the lives and property of this nation, let me be on record – I, Seedy Muktar Touray, will be the first to tender my resignation to the executive, saying I have failed in my duties and am relieving myself of my responsibilities."