Crime

Latriya Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Stolen Items Linked to Two Highway Robberies

Ebrima Bah January 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Latriya, Gambia) – In a significant breakthrough, the Latriya Police have arrested a suspect and seized evidence connected to two separate robbery incidents that took place on January 1, 2025, along the Sukuta-Jabang Highway. The robberies, which targeted two victims in broad daylight, left both individuals injured and resulted in a combined loss of over D666,000.

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.

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