(JollofNews) – A former head of Gambia’s prison service who was sacked last week has been arrested and detained by police. David Colley was picked up on Monday and is said to be helping police with their investigation into undisclosed matters. Mr Colley’s arrest is part of a crackdown by[Read More…]
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Gambia: Single Mum Remanded In Prison For ‘Insulting’ President Barrow
(JollofNews) – A local magistrate in the Gambia has remanded a mother of several children at the notorious Mile Two Prisons who is accused of insulting the country’s new president, Adama Barrow. Fatou Badjie of Jabang village is charged with prohibition of conduct conducive to breach of peace. Although the[Read More…]
Gambia’s Long Serving Prison Boss David Colley Fired
(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has fired the head of the country’s notorious Mile Two Prisons, days after he vowed to improve the conditions of jails across the country. David Colley, Gambia’s long serving prisons commissioner, was sent packing Friday. No reasons was given for his sacking.[Read More…]
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