Malang Ceesay died at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul on Tuesday, November 10, after being taken there for medical attention.
According to a police statement, preliminary information indicates that Ceesay was involved in an altercation with another man following a disagreement over a football match. The two men were reportedly separated, but Ceesay collapsed shortly afterwards.
He was initially rushed to the New Yundum Health Centre before being referred to EFSTH, where his family later reported his death to the police.
The case has since been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation. A 22-year-old suspect is currently in police custody, assisting with the investigation.
Police said the cause of Ceesay’s death has not yet been established, leaving the circumstances surrounding the incident subject to further investigation.
The Gambia Police Force has extended its condolences to the bereaved family and urged members of the public to resolve disagreements peacefully.
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