Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – In a gesture of support and partnership, the German Police Support Team (GPST) donated equipment and items valued at more than 35 million dalasis to The Gambia Police Force (GPF). The handover ceremony took place at the Police Intervention Unit headquarters in Kanifing on Friday, May 10, 2024.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Seedy Mukhtar Touray expressed profound gratitude to the GPST for their continuous support in skills transfer and logistical provisions. He emphasized the pivotal role of the GPST in the transformative agenda of the GPF, aiming to create a professional service that upholds human rights and the rule of law. The IGP assured that the donated equipment, including four Toyota minivans, three Toyota Hilux pickups, fifteen Yamaha bikes, ten Canon cameras, and various crime scene kits designated for the PIU, Mobile Traffic, HR, and Forensic Units, would be effectively utilized to enhance the service capabilities of the beneficiary units.

Steffen Haas, the Deputy Head of the GPST Project, provided an overview of the extensive training and logistical support the GPST has offered to the GPF over the years. He also announced an additional upcoming support of 25 million dalasis, reaffirming the GPST’s commitment to continuing this beneficial collaboration.

The ceremony included the inauguration of a pavilion funded by the GPST and was attended by numerous dignitaries, partners, and stakeholders of the GPF, showcasing the strong partnership between The Gambia and Germany in enhancing law enforcement capacities and promoting a safer society.