Shakina Chinedu, a 60-year-old British citizen who had been residing in The Gambia since 2017, tragically met her demise as her lifeless body was discovered in a well in Kunkujang Mariama.

Chinedu’s family last heard from her on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, around 10:30 PM. Despite primarily living in the Brusubi area, it is believed she visited Kunkujang Mariama on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, as her work van was found in that vicinity by the Tujereng police.

The police and the British High Commission are yet to make a public statement about Chinedu’s death.

Meanwhile, security sources have hinted to an ongoing investigation launched after she went missing while inviting  anyone with information regarding Shakina Chinedu’s whereabouts or the circumstances leading to her death to contact the police.