The Anti-Crime Unit in Jabang on Sunday arrested a Nigerian man for “attempting” to rape an 8-year-old girl in one of the neighbourhoods of the fast-growing settlement, reports reaching JollofNews intimated. Sources said the man lured the child and then inserted his fingers into her private part multiple times. “The[Read More…]
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Three Women Charged Over Alleged FGM-Induced Death Of Infant
Three women have been charged over the suspicious FGM-precipitated death of a one-month-old girl. The slamming of criminal charges against the women followed a police investigation into the matter, which generated intense social media debate about FGM. The charges were filed under the Women’s (Amendment) Act, 2015, which criminalizes the[Read More…]
Gambia Police Enforce Ban On Foreign Tuk-Tuk Drivers, Prompting Protests
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has begun enforcing a new policy barring foreign nationals from driving commercial vehicles, a move that has sparked protests from Tuk-tuk (tricycles) operators who say the measure threatens their livelihoods. Citing provisions in the Motor Traffic Act and its regulations, the GPF said foreigners will[Read More…]
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