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Switzerland-Based Gambian Arrested Over Remarks Against President Barrow, Government
Abdoulie Sanyang
By Makutu Manneh
A Switzerland-based Gambian national and former soldier, Abdoulie Sanyang, was arrested on Sunday at Banjul International Airport following comments he made during a radio interview that authorities…
Banjul Court Sentences Man for Phone Theft at Ferry Terminal
Principal Magistrate Krubally
A Banjul Magistrate's court has convicted and sentenced a man after he pleaded guilty to stealing a mobile phone at the city’s ferry terminal.
Hadim Njie was arraigned on a single count of theft,…
Police Seize Additional Items from Suspected Online Scammers
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force has recovered more items from suspected online scammers who were arrested on August 13, 2025.
In a statement released on Thursday, the police confirmed that…
Prosecution Seeks Extension to Respond to Recusal Motion in Mitterer Case
Manuel Di Stofleth Mitterer and Angelika Mitterer -Defendants
The criminal case against Manuel Di Stofleth Mitterer and Angelika Mitterer has been adjourned to August 26, 2025, following a prosecution request for additional…
Ten Men Plead Guilty to Common Nuisance in Kololi Tavern Case
Ten individuals have admitted guilt to charges of common nuisance before Magistrate Touray at the Kanifing Magistrate’s Court. The case, prosecuted by Sgt. 4370 E.M. Jallow on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, stems…
Police Launch Investigation Into Death of 20-Year-Old Following Electrocution
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force has launched an investigation into the death of 20-year-old Mattarr Bittaye, a resident of Sinchu Sorrie, who tragically lost his life in an electrocution…
Magistrate Sentences Two Women for Assaulting Minor
Magistrate A. Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrate’s Court has sentenced two women, Adama Colley and Mamundaw Saidy, to fines and potential imprisonment following their conviction for the brutal assault of a minor. The women…
Three Women Charged in Connection with Infant’s Death Allegedly Linked to FGM
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has formally charged three women in connection with the death of a one-month-old baby girl in Willingara, an incident allegedly linked to Female Genital…
Gambian Soldier, Civilian Arrested Over Alleged Vulture Harvesting
Major General Mamat O. A. Cham, New Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces.
By Makutu Manneh
A member of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) and a civilian have been arrested over allegations of killing and mutilating…
President Barrow Pledges Moral and Material Support to Police Recruits for Effective Law Enforcement
President Adama Barrow at the ceremony... Photo credit: State House.
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting the Gambia Police Force with both moral encouragement and critical…