Alleged Coup Plotter Apprehended – Gov’t

Press Release Dated: 22nd December, 2022.

Banjul, The Gambia — The public is informed that one of the soldiers sought for alleged involvement in the foiled coup plot, Corporal Baboucarr Njie of the State Guards Battalion, was apprehended at dusk yesterday and is currently detained at a secure military location.

Meanwhile, the search for Badjie and Warrant Officer Class 2 Lamin Jadama continues.

Signed
Ebrima G. Sankareh
The Gambia Government Spokesperson & Presidential Diaspora Adviser