Gambiaj.com – (BASSE, The Gambia) — The Basse Police have launched an investigation into the alleged suicide of 25-year-old Kaddijatou Mballow, a resident of Sotuma Samba. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on the night of September 5, 2024.

According to local authorities, Mballow, who was married to Hassan Jawo, was found under circumstances that have prompted a thorough police investigation. The details surrounding her death remain unclear as officers work to determine the events leading up to the incident.

The body of the deceased is being transported to the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul for a possible postmortem examination. The results of this examination are expected to shed more light on the cause of death and help investigators piece together what transpired.

As the investigation unfolds, the community of Sotuma Samba is grappling with the shock of the young woman’s sudden death. The Basse Police have urged the public to remain patient as they conduct their inquiries into this sensitive matter.