Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – In a tragic incident, police have arrested Habib Jawo, a principal suspect in the alleged death of 17-year-old Modou Lamin Colley, whose body was found on Bamboo Cement Road in Kanifing.

According to witnesses, an altercation on Saturday, June 8, between Habib Jawo and Modou Lamin Colley stemmed from a confrontation over a girl they both liked.

The argument escalated quickly, leading to a physical fight that ended with Habib Jawo and a friend, known as John, threatening to deal with Lamin Colley after the fight ended.

It is unclear at this time what specifically happened on Monday night. But reports have it that Modou Lamin was found dead with severe bleeding from his nose and ears and his face covered in blood.

The police responded swiftly, transporting Modou Lamin’s body to the hospital. Habib remains in police custody as the investigation continues.