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Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of 17-Year-Old Student in Latrikunda Sabiji

Gambiaj.com – BANJUL – The Piccadilly Police Post has arrested a 60-year-old man in connection with the alleged murder of Fatou Drammeh, a 17-year-old female student from Latrikunda Sabiji. The incident occurred on Friday, April 12, 2024, when the victim reportedly fell from the third floor of a building. Her body is currently at the Edward Francis Teaching Hospital mortuary.

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Nigerian Nationals Arrested for Alleged Illegal Possession of Communication Items

Gambiaj.com – The Anti-Crime Unit in The Gambia made a significant breakthrough in their efforts to combat fraud and cybercrime with the arrest of twenty-one (21) Nigerian nationals on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The individuals were apprehended for the alleged illegal possession of communication items believed to have been acquired through illicit means and used for fraudulent activities.

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“Eid Reflections and OIC Preparations – President Barrow’s Call for Unity and Support”

Gambiaj.com – After offering Eid prayers to mark the end of Ramadan, President Adama Barrow expressed gratitude for witnessing the sacred month and fasting. He hailed this as a significant personal achievement. He extended congratulations to the entire Ummah and the Gambian people for upholding peace and stability, emphasizing their crucial role in the country’s development.

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Former Nigerian Justice Belgore Dies at 70

Ahmad Olarewaju Belgore, a retired Nigerian judge who had previously served at the Gambia Court of Appeal, passed away on Tuesday night after breaking his Ramadan fast, according to family sources. At the age of 70, he retired from the Nigerian Appeal Court on April 18, 2023.

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Elevated Housing Reduces Malaria Mosquito Entry, Study Finds

Gambiaj.com – A recent study conducted in rural Gambia has shed light on how raising houses off the ground can significantly reduce the entry of malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The study, focusing on the behavior of Anopheles gambiae, the primary malaria mosquito in sub-Saharan Africa, found that elevating a house by 2 meters and leaving the space underneath open can lead to a 53% reduction in mosquito entry.

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