Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Authorities have launched a high-level investigation following a break-in at Majum Estate Agency, a company reportedly owned by President Adama Barrow, where thieves allegedly made off with close to D2 million.

The robbery took place at the Majum Complex located along Kombo Sillah Highway in New Jeshwang on the night of Tuesday, 6th May 2025. According to police sources, the robbers gained entry while the security guard on duty was reportedly asleep.

A statement issued by The Gambia Police Force on Thursday confirmed that the Serrekunda Police Station received the report of the burglary and immediately dispatched a team of Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers to the scene.

“The Serekunda Police have received a report of a breaking incident at the Majum Complex… A team of Crime Scene Investigators (CSI), accompanied by CID officers, visited the scene and have opened an investigation into the matter. The public will be duly updated as the investigation progresses,” the police statement read.

Sources also revealed that Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Demba Sowe has been appointed to lead the investigation. AIG Sowe and his team are currently reviewing CCTV footage and gathering additional evidence to track down the suspects.

The State Intelligence Service (SIS) is reportedly collaborating with the police on the case, highlighting the seriousness of the incident given the company’s presidential ties.

No arrests have been made so far, and investigators have not yet disclosed whether there were signs of internal collusion or any leads on the suspects’ identities.