Two members of the Gambia Armed Forces were arrested in Dobong village on Thursday after residents reportedly caught them in the act of harvesting vulture heads, allegedly for ritual purposes. The suspects, both soldiers stationed at Yundum Barracks, were apprehended by villagers and later handed over to officers at the[Read More…]
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Gambia Armed Forces Promotes Over 40 Officers
More than 40 officers of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) received new ranks in a formal decoration ceremony held Friday, at Defence Headquarters in Banjul. The event marked a significant moment for the officers and their families, celebrating years of hard work, discipline, and service. The ceremony was attended by[Read More…]
CDS Cham’s “Shoot On Sight” Order- Was It Legal?
While we all seem to have been pre-occupied these past few days with the controversy surrounding the disposal of the assets of former President Yahya Jammeh, we apparently failed to pay much heed to the order to “shoot on sight” armed robbers allegedly issued to the armed forces by no[Read More…]