Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Former police officer Aja Kumba Joof passed away while on the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to a family member, she collapsed after the devil-stoning ritual amid scorching temperatures.

The news of Aja Kumba Joof’s passing has sent shockwaves through her family and beyond. her former colleagues in the police are mourning the loss of a dedicated servant and beloved family member. As arrangements are being made to bring her body back home, friends and colleagues are sharing fond memories of her commitment to justice and her warm, compassionate nature.

Aja Kumba’s family is coordinating with her travel agency and the Hajj Commission on procedures to either bury her in Saudi Arabia or transport her body back to The Gambia. The impact of her death is being felt deeply, and her legacy will continue to inspire those who knew her.

We extend our sincere condolences to her family.