Gambiaj.com – (BASSE KOBA KUNDA, The Gambia) – A tragic incident unfolded in Basse Koba Kunda Las Palmas, in the Upper River region of The Gambia, on the night of Friday, September 6, 2024, when a teenage boy was fatally stabbed during a scuffle with a friend.

The victim, identified as Habibou Jallow, suffered a stab wound to the chest. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where medical personnel pronounced him dead.

The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, fled the scene following the altercation and is currently at large. Local authorities have launched an intensive manhunt to apprehend the suspect, urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents calling for swift justice. Police continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the fatal confrontation.