Police Seek Public Assistance Following Armed Robbery in Njau Sawalo
Awa Colley
January 22, 2025
Armed Robbery at Mauritanian-Owned Shop in Njau Sawalo
Armed Robbery at Mauritanian-Owned Shop in Njau Sawalo
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has admitted critical pieces of evidence in the ongoing trial of Ousainou Bojang, who stands accused of fatally shooting two police constables in 2023.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – FANTANKA recently hosted a powerful screening of Living with the Scars, a memorialization film that sheds light on the tragic events of April 10 and 11, 2000.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a comprehensive petition submitted to the management of Gamcel, the Concerned Gamcel Staff have voiced their dissatisfaction with the company’s handling of employee affairs over the past two years. The petition highlights a series of grievances, including salary delays, inadequate welfare provisions, and operational inefficiencies, which staff say have adversely affected their morale and service delivery.
Gambiaj.com – (Geneva, Switzerland) – At the 1st World Congress Against Enforced Disappearance, held from January 15–16, 2025, in Geneva, the Republic of The Gambia announced ambitious plans to adopt legislation criminalizing enforced disappearances by March 2026.
Gambiaj.com – Banjul, The Gambia – Police orderlies attached to magistrates across the country have been recalled, leaving judicial officers without close protection and raising significant safety concerns. Multiple sources close to the Magistrates’ Association confirmed the withdrawal to The Standard, noting that no explanation has been provided for the decision.
Gambiaj.com – (Farafenni, North Bank Region) – In the early hours of Monday, January 13, 2025, armed robbers launched a brazen attack on the GNPC station in Farafenni, targeting police officers stationed at the site.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Prominent Gambian human rights defender Madi Jobarteh has sharply criticized the government’s decision to halt a maternity ward project initiated by the Gambian Diaspora Club at Chamen Health Centre, arguing the move prioritizes foreign aid over local efforts. Jobarteh described the government’s justification for the decision as “irresponsible, dishonest, and counterproductive.”
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda A. Jallow has shed light on the persistent delays plaguing The Gambia’s justice delivery system, citing structural inefficiencies, outdated practices, and procedural bottlenecks as key contributing factors.
Gambiaj.com – (Kotu, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Health has issued a statement addressing concerns surrounding the proposed maternity ward project in Chamen village, Central River Region. The statement seeking to clarify recent developments and ensure transparency accuses the project initiators of lack of a timeline for the project’s commencement.
Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.
