(JollofNews) – The embattled leader of Gambia’s Police force has tendered his resignation in the wake of Monday’s shooting of unarmed protesters in Faraba Banta village. Landing Kinteh who was appointed to the job in June last year has been under intense pressure to step aside and allow thorough and[Read More…]
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Faraba Banta Shooting: Clashes Between Police And Villagers Regretable
(JollofNews) – I learnt with deep regret about the clashes between some members of the Police Intervention Unit – PIU and some members of the community of Faraba in Kombo East. We are a mourning nation today, and my sincere condolences go to the families of Bakary Kujabi and Ismaila[Read More…]
Faraba Banta Shooting: Commission Of Inquiry Commissioned
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Wednesday commissioned a presidential inquiry to independently look into the circumstances that led to the death of three civilians in Faraba Banta. The membership consists of the following: 1. Emmanuel Joof, a renown human rights Lawyer as the Chairperson 2. A representative of the[Read More…]