Gambiaj.com – (BRUFUT, The Gambia) – A 57-year-old Belgian man, Eric Frans T. de Lucke, was discovered dead on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in what authorities are initially treating as an alleged suicide. The Brusubi Police and Brufut Anti-Crime Unit responded promptly to the report in Brufut village, with a specialized team of Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers conducting an initial assessment at the scene to understand the circumstances leading to the death.

The Gambia Police Force confirmed that Mr. de Lucke’s body was transported to a local mortuary, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the official cause of death. Meanwhile, police investigators are actively interviewing family members, friends, and acquaintances of the deceased in an effort to piece together events preceding the incident.

The Gambia Police Force has called on the public for assistance, urging anyone with potentially valuable information to come forward to aid the ongoing investigation. Authorities reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining public safety and security, underscoring the importance of community cooperation in helping to resolve cases like this one.