The Inspector General of Police has revealed details of a criminal enterprise led by Ansumana Ansu Jarju, who has been involved in high-profile robberies since 2014.
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – The Senegalese music industry is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures, Mamadou “Jimmy” Mbaye, the renowned guitarist of Youssou Ndour’s Super Etoile band. Mbaye passed away on Tuesday evening in Dakar, as confirmed by Ndour in an emotional tribute on Facebook.
Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU, Guinea Bissau) – Guinea-Bissau recently extradited Ansumana (Ansu) Jarju, a Gambian national suspected of involvement in a January
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force has made significant progress in its investigation into the armed robbery at El Hella Shop in Banjul, leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of stolen cash and firearms.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has provided clarifications regarding its decision to use the Olof language as a trial medium of instruction in the Mainstreaming Effective Intervention Strategies in Schools (MEISS) pilot program. The ministry’s statement aims to address public concerns over why Olof was chosen over other national languages for this initiative.
Gambiaj.com – (FONI BINTANG, The Gambia) – A major anti-drug operation in Nyangbolong Village, Foni Bintang District, West Coast Region, has led to the arrest of eight individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected cannabis sativa, cannabis seeds, and unlicensed hunting rifles.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Banjul police have intercepted a BMW vehicle linked to an armed robbery that occurred in the capital on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The vehicle was stopped at a checkpoint—its exact location withheld due to ongoing investigations—raising hopes of a breakthrough in the search for the suspects.
Police Investigate Armed Robbery at ElHella Shop in Banjul
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Immigration Department has reported a sharp rise in passport issuance during the final quarter of 2024, with a total of over 26,000 passports distributed. October saw the issuance of 6,012 passports, followed by 9,444 in November and a notable 11,000 in December.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The trial of Augustine Bangura, accused of murdering a British woman at his residence, continued with the testimony of Sub Inspector Boye, a police officer involved in the investigation.
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