Gambiaj.com – (Ballanghar, The Gambia) – A dramatic armed robbery attempt in Ballanghar Kerr Nderry on Saturday ended with one suspect dead after the local community and police responded swiftly to the attack on a shop.

According to local sources, armed robbers stormed the shop that is owned by a Mauritanian, but their plans were disrupted when residents, upon alerting the police, confronted them. In the ensuing struggle, one of the alleged robbers lost his life. However, details regarding the number of assailants involved and the circumstances of the fatality remain unclear pending an official police statement.

Authorities have since launched a search for the remaining perpetrators.

A shopkeeper sustained a non-life-threatening head injury due to a machete attack. The other employees, though left shaken, were unharmed during the ordeal. Community members have expressed relief that the swift action taken by both residents and law enforcement prevented further harm.

The incident has heightened concerns over security in Ballanghar, with calls for increased protection measures to deter future attacks. The growing trend of criminal activity in the Central river region has also sparked discussions about its root causes, including poverty, unemployment, and drug-related crimes.

As authorities continue their investigations, residents are urging stronger security interventions to safeguard their community against future threats.

The police have confirmed the incident and asked people to provide any helpful information to the nearest police station or call 9968885.