Tag: Human rights

Detained BAC Councillor Goes On Hunger Strike

The Nominated Councilor for Transport at Brikama Area Council (BAC) began a hunger strike in protest against his detention. Sheriffo Sonko has been in Police custody since he was invited for questioning on Friday. Mr Sheriffo Sonko was detained alongside his party campaign manager Momodou Sabally. The Chairman of Brikama[Read More…]

Gambia’s Top Cop Pays Homage To Shootings Survivor

Gambia Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abdoulie Sanyang, commended Woman Police Constable (WPC) Ancy Jawo for “her heroism and professionalism.” In a statement obtained by JollofNews, the country’s law enforcement body said the IGP visited the shooting survivor this afternoon as she continues to undergo treatment at the Intensive Care[Read More…]

UDP Campaign Manager In Police Custody

Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party Campaign Manager, Momodou Sabally has been detained after being invited for questioning Friday evening. In a statement, the Police said they are investigating Mr Sabally over a Facebook comment he made before the regrettable deaths of two police officers and one critically injured by[Read More…]

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