Crime

Gambian Interpol Arrest Two Senegalese Motorcycle Thieves

Frederic Tendeng January 2, 2025

Mbour, Senegal – Two Senegalese men, M. K. Mané and M. Diop, were arrested in The Gambia on charges of robbery and violent assault following a series of attacks on Jakarta motorcycle drivers in the Senegalese Petite Côte region of Mbour. The suspects, along with a third individual, Mr. Mané, are believed to have targeted motorcycle drivers, stealing their vehicles and leaving victims severely injured.

Nyambai Police Investigate Death of 28-Year-Old Woman Found in Well

Awa Colley December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – The Nyambai Police are probing the suspicious death of a 28-year-old woman from Jalambang village, whose lifeless body was discovered in a well on the morning of Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Female Health Worker Fatally Assaulted in Jah Kunda Village: Police Investigate Suspected Murder

Frederic Tendeng December 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BASSE, The Gambia) – Police in the Upper River Region (URR) are investigating a suspected murder in Jah Kunda Village following the tragic death of a female health worker on 11th December 2024.

Interior Ministry Orders Probe Into Allegations of Stolen Seized Drugs

Awa Colley November 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Interior has ordered a “swift and comprehensive investigation” after expressing serious concern over allegations of malicious activities emerging after the recent public destruction of seized prohibited drugs and related substances by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG).

Businesswoman Defrauded of D750,000: Police Arrest Three As Probe Ongoing

Awa Colley November 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Abuko, The Gambia) – Police in Abuko are investigating a case of “obtaining money by false pretenses” involving a 49-year-old businesswoman from Latrikunda Sabiji, who was defrauded of D750,000 by individuals posing as legitimate farming entrepreneurs.

Six Arrested in Alleged Theft Scheme Involving NAWEC Transformers at Fajara Booster Station

Awa Colley November 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Bakau police are actively investigating a case of alleged theft involving “used transformers” stolen from the NAWEC Fajara Booster Station, with the probe revealing suspected collusion among an employee of NAWEC and contracted security personnel.

Dancer Nabou Léye Granted Bail Amid Ongoing Investigation into Pikine Technopole Murders

Frederic Tendeng November 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Nabou Léye, a dancer who had been held on remand since August 28 under suspicion of criminal associations and complicity in the grisly double murder at Pikine Technopole, has been granted bail.

Suspect in Basse Fatal Stabbing Case Arrested Thanks to Community Vigilance

Ebrima Bah October 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BASSE, The Gambia) – A young community member’s vigilance has led to the arrest of Muhammed Camara, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of Habibou Jallow, in the Upper River region of The Gambia. Camara, who allegedly fled the scene after the September 6 incident, was apprehended in Las Palmas and handed over to the Basse Police on Monday, October 7, by a concerned citizen.

Teenager Fatally Stabbed in Basse Koba Kunda, Suspect Remains at Large

Kaddy Danso September 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BASSE KOBA KUNDA, The Gambia) – A tragic incident unfolded in Basse Koba Kunda Las Palmas, in the Upper River region of The Gambia, on the night of Friday, September 6, 2024, when a teenage boy was fatally stabbed during a scuffle with a friend.

Basse Community Member Confesses to Murder of 14-Year-Old Yusuf Samareh

Awa Colley September 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BASSE, The Gambia) – In a tragic turn of events, the police have confirmed that Kamo Hydara, one of the three individuals arrested in connection with the death of 14-year-old Yusuf Samareh, has confessed to the murder. The confession has sent shockwaves through the community, as Hydara was widely regarded as a respected member of the neighborhood.

Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.

Editor's Pick

Senegal’s Constitutional Council Invalidates Law Narrowing Amnesty Scope, Citing Rights Violations

April 24, 2025

The Independent: Twenty-One Years After Arson Attack, Resilience Burns Bright

April 23, 2025

Contribution – The Burning Inside: Urgent Rethink of Suicide Prevention in Gambia

April 23, 2025

Ex-Political Detainee Remakes Senegal’s State Broadcaster, Breaking with Decades of Pro-Government Bias

April 23, 2025

Gambian Interpol Arrest Two Senegalese Motorcycle Thieves

Nyambai Police Investigate Death of 28-Year-Old Woman Found in Well

Female Health Worker Fatally Assaulted in Jah Kunda Village: Police Investigate Suspected Murder

Interior Ministry Orders Probe Into Allegations of Stolen Seized Drugs

Businesswoman Defrauded of D750,000: Police Arrest Three As Probe Ongoing

Six Arrested in Alleged Theft Scheme Involving NAWEC Transformers at Fajara Booster Station

Dancer Nabou Léye Granted Bail Amid Ongoing Investigation into Pikine Technopole Murders

Suspect in Basse Fatal Stabbing Case Arrested Thanks to Community Vigilance

Teenager Fatally Stabbed in Basse Koba Kunda, Suspect Remains at Large

Basse Community Member Confesses to Murder of 14-Year-Old Yusuf Samareh

Recent News

Senegal’s Constitutional Council Invalidates Law Narrowing Amnesty Scope, Citing Rights Violations

The Independent: Twenty-One Years After Arson Attack, Resilience Burns Bright

Contribution – The Burning Inside: Urgent Rethink of Suicide Prevention in Gambia

Ex-Political Detainee Remakes Senegal’s State Broadcaster, Breaking with Decades of Pro-Government Bias

ECOWAS at 50: President Touray Defends Integration Gains Amid Challenges

Leeds and Wolves Eye Gambian Defender Saidykhan for Cut-Price Summer Move

Editor's Pick

Follow us on our Social Networks

Information