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Gambia Among Nations with Low Confidence in Law Enforcement, Global Gallup Survey Finds

Frederic Tendeng September 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – The Gambia ranks near the bottom of the latest Gallup Law & Order Index, a global survey that assesses public confidence in law enforcement, feelings of personal security, and experiences with crime over the past year. The index, which was recently released, places The Gambia alongside Liberia, the Republic of the Congo, and Sierra Leone as countries where trust in law enforcement is notably low.

Ministry of Lands and GCAA Tackle Security Risks from Unauthorized Developments Near Banjul Airport

Frederic Tendeng September 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, in partnership with the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Banjul International Airport, has raised serious concerns over unauthorized developments near the airport’s perimeter fence.

Gambia Police Commemorates Fallen Officers on First Anniversary of Sukuta-Jabang Junction Tragedy

Frederic Tendeng September 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – -BANJUL, The Gambia) – Today, the Gambia Police Force marked the solemn first anniversary of the tragic deaths of Police Constables Sang J. Gomez and Pateh Jallow, who were brutally murdered while on duty at the Sukuta-Jabang junction.

Gambia Police Special Forces Intervention Unit Enhances Readiness with Intensive Training

Awa Colley September 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Police Intervention Unit’s (PIU) Special Force in The Gambia is undergoing an intensive training program aimed at boosting its operational readiness. This initiative comes at a critical time when the need for specialized operations, including counter-terrorism, riot control, and hostage rescue, has become increasingly paramount in maintaining national security.

Conflicting Accounts Emerge Over Gambia Armed Forces Checkpoint Incident in Bijilo

Frederic Tendeng August 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A routine checkpoint operation by the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) in the early hours of Monday, August 26, 2024, has sparked controversy, with conflicting accounts of what transpired during a shooting incident. The GAF’s official statement and an eyewitness report provide differing narratives, raising questions about the exact sequence of events.

Task Force to Begin Enforcement Phase of ‘Operation Clear the Roads and Public Highways’ on August 20

Awa Colley August 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Starting tomorrow, August 20, 2024, the Task Force will initiate the enforcement phase of the nationwide operation dubbed ‘Operation Clear the Roads and Public Highways’. This crucial second phase is aimed at ensuring the successful implementation of the measures introduced during the operation’s initial phase, focusing on law enforcement in areas that had previously been addressed.

Police in West Coast Region Intensifies Night Patrols to Boost Security

Mamudu Wann July 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – The Police Regional Command, bolstered by units from the SIS, GID, DLEAG, GFRS, and accompanied by the GPF Press Team, conducted extensive night patrols to reinforce peace and security in the West Coast Region. These coordinated efforts are part of an ongoing strategy to deter criminal activities and assure public safety.

In-Mission Training for ECOMIG Personnel in The Gambia as ECOWAS Bolster Security Efforts

Mamudu Wann July 11, 2024

ECOWAS is organizing in-mission training for staff officers deployed to the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) from July 8 to 12, 2024.

Gambia Police Force Honors 207 Promoted Senior Officers in Grand Ceremony

Frederic Tendeng July 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a momentous event held at the Police Headquarters, the Gambia Police Force celebrated the promotion of 207 senior officers, including DSPs, superintendents, CSPs, ACPs, commissioners, and AIGs. The decoration ceremony, a significant milestone in the careers of the officers, was graced by an array of distinguished guests and dignitaries.

ECOWAS and Gambia Strengthen Human Security Framework

Jarai Jallow July 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with The Gambia’s National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Coordinating Centre (NCCRM), successfully hosted a crucial three-day workshop aimed at bolstering the ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanisms (ECO-PHSICM).

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